Paloma Todd
Calimesa,CA
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with over 10 years of experience in enhancing patient care through effective education, treatment preparation, and infection control. Recognized for reducing appointment cancellations and improving resource allocation to support a smooth dental practice.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr.Gorden
06.2015 - 12.2025
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for all procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- 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.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Pragasam
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Joan Dendinger
02.2009 - 02.2013
- Assisted in patient preparation and ensured comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for efficient operations.
- Operated and maintained dental equipment, adhering to safety protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Education
Certificate - Dentistry
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA03-2003
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking skills
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr.Gorden
06.2015 - 12.2025
Dental Assistant
Dr. Pragasam
02.2013 - 06.2015
Dental Assistant
Joan Dendinger
02.2009 - 02.2013
Certificate - Dentistry
Concorde Career College