Frances Torio
Toronto,ON
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
University Of Toronto, Faculty Of Dentistry
09.2011 - Current
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for filling, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted graduate and undergraduate dental students, and other personnel by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed front desk and administrative duties.
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Jennifer Yu And Associates
04.2005 - 09.2012
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for minimum 10 procedures daily.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Education
Dental Assisting Diploma Program
CDA College
06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Urdaneta
Pangasinan, Philippines04.1996
Skills
- Taking X-Rays
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Chair Side Assistance
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Medical Charting
- Autoclave Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Schedule Management
- Computer skills
- Payment Collection
- Coordinating with dental students and their patients
- Knowledge in front desk duties
Affiliations
ODAA- ONTARIO DENTAL ASSISTANTS ASSOCIATION
I love to travel in different places, cooking different dishes. I love outdoors.
I love to travel and explore outdoors and different places. My family loves camping.
I like to cook and try different dishes.
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
University Of Toronto, Faculty Of Dentistry
09.2011 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Jennifer Yu And Associates
04.2005 - 09.2012
Dental Assisting Diploma Program
CDA College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Urdaneta
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