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Monica  Graciano

Monica Graciano

Watsonville

Summary

Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas - Csvs Commu
Pajaro
06.2022 - Current
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
05-2025

Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

CTEP
Santa Cruz, CA
05-2022

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
05-2021

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Watsonville High School
Watsonville, CA
06-2019

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Dental procedures
  • Radiography techniques
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Oral healthcare
  • Oral health education

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas - Csvs Commu
06.2022 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Cabrillo College

Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

CTEP

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

Cabrillo College

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Cabrillo College

High School Diploma -

Watsonville High School
Monica Graciano