Juana Castorena
Fontana
Summary
Dedicated Registered Dental Assistant with expertise in infection control and patient records management. Proven ability to enhance patient experiences through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Sweet Tooth Children's Dentistry
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted in dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout treatments.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Developed strong rapport with pediatric patients, enhancing their dental experience through positive interactions.
- Collaborated with dentists to prepare treatment rooms and ensure all necessary tools were readily available.
- Educated patients and parents on oral hygiene practices, promoting preventative care strategies effectively.
- Trained new staff members on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented inventory management techniques to
- maintain sufficient supply levels for dental operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
Registered Dental Assistant
Triangle Dental Group
Fontana, CA
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Experience with GP able to learn all the procedures for adult dentistry
- Assisting the Pediatric department and gain availability to assist patients under General Anesthesia
Registered Dental Assistant
Tiny Tots Dental
Pomona, CA
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Supervised dental assisting team to ensure compliance with safety and procedural standards.
Registered Dental Assistant
Kids Dental Land
Los Angeles, CA
09.2009 - 06.2014
Education
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
Los Angeles, CA07-2007
Skills
- Infection control expertise
- Continuing education commitment
- Dental procedure assistance
- Digital radiography proficiency
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Multitasking
- Pediatric dentistry
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dentrix proficiency
- Inventory management
- Dental records
- Patient scheduling
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration abilities
- OSHA regulations
- Oral healthcare
- Certified in CPR/AED
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Sweet Tooth Children's Dentistry
07.2018 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Triangle Dental Group
06.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Dental Assistant
Tiny Tots Dental
06.2014 - 06.2016
Registered Dental Assistant
Kids Dental Land
09.2009 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School