Magali Salazar
Ontario
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 and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Diamond Creek Dental
06.2020 - 10.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant
Dentists of South Pasadena
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- 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.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Dental Assistant
Monrovia Modern Dentistry
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Everest College
Alhambra, CA05-2013
GED -
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, CA06-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- X-ray procedures
- Dental impressions
- Instrument sterilization
- Oral surgery assistance
- Customer service
- Treatment room setup
- Treatment room breakdown
- Instrument selection
- OSHA regulations
- HIPAA compliance
- Laboratory case management
- Restorative procedures
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Diamond Creek Dental
06.2020 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant
Dentists of South Pasadena
05.2016 - 03.2019
Dental Assistant
Monrovia Modern Dentistry
08.2013 - 05.2016
Dental Assistant -
Everest College
GED -
Pasadena High School
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