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Edwin Rios

Panorama City

Summary

Dedicated Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient services, honed at Encino Dental Studio and Santo Tomas Dental Group. Excelled in equipment sterilization and oral hygiene education, enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Demonstrated strong team collaboration and professionalism, significantly improving treatment outcomes and office efficiency.

Work History

Dental Assistant

Encino Dental Studio
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.

Dental Assistant Extern

Santo Tomas Dental Group
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Provided excellent chairside assistance, facilitating seamless dentist-patient interactions.
  • Excelled within fast-paced work environments under high-pressure situations without sacrificing quality care provided to patients during externship experience.
  • Supported office operations by scheduling appointments and managing phone lines effectively.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing top-notch dental care during externship.
  • Assisted dentists in various procedures, resulting in efficient and smooth appointments.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse patients of all ages during their visits.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for procedures, reducing turnaround time between appointments significantly.
  • Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff throughout the externship period.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through empathetic listening skills while addressing patient concerns or fears about treatments effectively.

Education

Dental Assistant

National Career College
14355 Roscoe Blvd, Panorama City 91402
03.2024

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Treatment room setup
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient scheduling
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Impression taking skills
  • Oral hygiene education
  • Patient education
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Dental material handling
  • Patient services
  • Teeth cleaning assistance
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Dental staff assistance

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Encino Dental Studio
02.2025 - 02.2025

Dental Assistant Extern

Santo Tomas Dental Group
12.2024 - 01.2025

Dental Assistant

National Career College
Edwin Rios