Elba Isselin

Dental Assistant

Maranatha Dental Practice

Garden Grove

09.2016 - Current

Assisted with patient intake and updated medical records efficiently.
Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments following safety protocols.
Supported dentists during procedures by handing instruments and materials.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Conducted X-rays and prepared images for dentist review as needed.
Provided compassionate support to patients, alleviating anxiety during visits.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
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.
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Trained in RDA/DA procedures such as applying topical fluoride ,periodontal charting, tray set up for restoration procedures, endodontic trays and making temporary crowns.
Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.

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Dental Assistant

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Dental Assistant

High School Diploma -

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Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

High School Diploma -

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