Deserie Sanchez
Santa Ana
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Assistant
World Smiles Dental
Santa Ana
2018.09 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and materials for treatments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up visits for patients.
- Sterilized dental instruments and maintained a clean working environment.
- Provided chairside support, anticipating the needs of the dental team during procedures.
- Collaborated with staff to improve workflow and enhance patient experiences.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Dental Assistant
Orange Dental Group
Orange
2010.06 - 2015.09
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and materials for treatments.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up visits for patients.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Education
Certificate - Baking And Pastry
Art Institute Of California
2011.09 - 2012.06
Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College
2009.07 - 2010.09
Santiago High School
Garden Grove, CASkills
- Patient record management
- X-ray imaging
- Surgical setup
- Dental staff support
- Oral health education
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Instrument preparation
- Chairside assistance
- Sterilization procedures
- Appointment scheduling
- Four-handed procedures
- Teeth cleaning assistance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
World Smiles Dental
2018.09 - Current
Certificate - Baking And Pastry
Art Institute Of California
2011.09 - 2012.06
Dental Assistant
Orange Dental Group
2010.06 - 2015.09
Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College
2009.07 - 2010.09
Santiago High School