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Carolina Prieto

North York,ON

Summary

Dynamic dental assistant with hands-on experience at Pridental, excelling in chairside support and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and streamline orthodontic procedures. Skilled in infection control and instrument sterilization, contributing to a safe and efficient clinical environment. Committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering positive patient experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant Student

Apple Tree Kids
Toronto, Ontario
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided chair side assistance to dentists during restorative procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to infection-control protocols.
  • Documented daily activities related to sterilization processes within designated logs.
  • Sterilized all instruments according to established protocols.
  • Disinfected instruments, equipment, and work surfaces before and after each patient treatment.

Dental Assistant

Pridental
Antofagasta, Chile, Chile
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
  • Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
  • Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
  • Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
  • Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Performed minor orthodontic procedures such as suture removal and rubber dam placement.
  • Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
  • Utilized dental software to update patient records and process digital images.
  • Assisted with the fitting and adjustment of orthodontic appliances.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.

Education

Dental Assistant Level I & II -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
05-2024

Dental Surgeon -

Universidad Arturo Prat
Iquique, Chile
11-2017

Skills

  • Chairside assistance
  • Infection control
  • Patient education
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Orthodontic procedures
  • Patient comfort
  • Clinical support
  • Team collaboration
  • Orthodontic support
  • Prophylaxis treatments
  • Dental terminology
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Sealant application
  • Fluoride treatment administration
  • Pediatric dentistry experience
  • Coronal polishing
  • Treatment room setup
  • Dental impressions preparation

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) - 2023
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate - 2023
  • Mask Fit Testing N-95 Certificate - 2023
  • Public Health Ontario 10 Modules Certificate - 2023
  • NDAEB certificate - 2024

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Timeline

Dental Assistant Student

Apple Tree Kids
04.2024 - 05.2024

Dental Assistant

Pridental
01.2019 - 01.2022

Dental Assistant Level I & II -

George Brown College

Dental Surgeon -

Universidad Arturo Prat

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