Maria Covarrubias
Yuba City
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Dental Assistant with solid background in dental assisting and patient care. Demonstrated ability to support dental procedures effectively and ensure smooth patient experience. Proven skills in dental radiography and chairside assistance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Yuba City Modern Dentistry
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Collaborated with team members to improve clinic workflow and enhance patient experience.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Scan and Design for in house same day crowns
Dental Assistant
All Dental and Orthodontics
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Prepared treatment rooms and materials for various dental procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- 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.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
Tooth
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed appointment scheduling, ensuring efficient patient flow and minimal wait times.
- Maintained accurate patient records using dental practice management software.
- Conducted inventory checks for dental supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Implemented infection control protocols to uphold safety standards in the clinic environment.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yuba City High School
Yuba City, CACertificate -
Assist To Succeed
Oroville, CAAssociate of Science - Social And Behavioral Science
Yuba College
Marysville, California, CA05-2014
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Electronic charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Team collaboration
- Restorative procedures
- Dental radiography
- Dental procedure assistance
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- Treatment room breakdown
- Dental staff support
- Dental assistant (RDA)
- CPR/AED
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Yuba City Modern Dentistry
05.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Tooth
09.2022 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant
All Dental and Orthodontics
02.2019 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Yuba City High School
Certificate -
Assist To Succeed
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Science
Yuba College