Elizabeth Montes
1468 E Saint Andrews St
Summary
Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software, radiography, and terminology enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency. Fast pase and gentle. Priority to make the most nervous patient feel safe and comfortable. Greeting patient's with a smile so they leave with a smile.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Horizon Family Dental Group
09.1998 - Current
- Assisted with patient examinations, contributing to efficient workflow and improved patient experience.
- Prepared dental instruments and materials, ensuring compliance with safety and sterilization protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, enhancing their understanding of preventive care.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
Education
Dental Assisting
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente CA01-1997
Skills
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient relations
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Oral surgery assistance
- Restorative procedures
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Chair-side support
- Dental records
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dentrix proficiency
Certification
Infection Control Course Certificate
- October 23, 2022
California Dental Practice Program Certificate
- October 30. 2022
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Horizon Family Dental Group
09.1998 - Current
Dental Assisting
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education