Crista Vargas
Northridge
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with proven time management skills and a track record of providing effective support during procedures. Proficient in digital X-ray imaging and maintaining sterile environments, contributing to exceptional patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
RDA
Encino Holistic Cosmetic Dentistry
Encino
04.2023 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety, including pediatric patients.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices, mainly restorative procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Education
Dental Assistant Diploma -
UEI College
Reseda 10-2023
High School Diploma -
Liceo Espanol De Mexico
Mexico City 08-2021
Skills
- Digital X-ray imaging
- Assisting in procedures
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient comfort management
- Dental inventory management
- Time management
- FLUENT IN [SPANISH]
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Organization
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Spend most of my free time moving my body and going to church. :)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
RDA
Encino Holistic Cosmetic Dentistry
04.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant Diploma -
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Liceo Espanol De Mexico
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