Nataly Alvarado
Bellflower
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and coworker's. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support good oral hygiene.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
The Children’s Clinic
Long Beach
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
Dental Assistant
Beautiful Smiles Dental Care
Long Beach
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Education
Dental Assistant
UEI College
Gardena, CA01-2023
Skills
- Digital radiography
- Instrument sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Procedure support
- Taking X-rays
- Office administration duties
- Four-handed procedures
- Instrument and room setup
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Beautiful Smiles Dental Care
04.2023 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant
The Children’s Clinic
02.2023 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
UEI College