Rubi Manzano
Woodlake
Summary
Im A Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smileland Dental
Visalia
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists during exams and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for dental procedures.
- Instructed patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices effectively.
- Used nitrous oxide to help comfort patients during treatment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Dental Assistant
United Health Centers
Corcoran
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted dentists during exams and procedures to ensure patient comfort.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for dental procedures.
- Instructed patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices effectively.
- Managed patient records and scheduling using electronic health record systems.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of the dental environment consistently.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop efficient workflow processes for patient care.
- Educated patients about treatment plans and answered their questions professionally.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Dental Assistant
Family Health Care Network
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Worked in a four handed dentistry, took x-rays, did sterilization and set up rooms for preventative and operative treatment.
- Assisted in oral surgery and endodontic treatment.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop efficient workflow processes for patient care.
- Educated patients about treatment plans and answered their questions professionally.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Front Reception
Reedley College
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Kept records, worked with Microsoft, answered phones, printed transcripts.
Education
certified dental assistant program -
san juaquin valley college
high school deploma -
woodlake brove lake high school
08.2010 - 08.2014
Skills
- Bilingual
- Certified in taking X-ray
- Four handed dentistry
- Communicative skills
- Dental Instrument preparation
- Sterilization
- Dentrix
- Ecw
- Team player
- Take initiative in getting things done
- Taking calls
- Scheduling appointment
- Impressions for dentures/partials
- Experience with nitrous oxide
- Work great in fast paced environments
Languages
Spanish
Professional
A1
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Certified coronal polish
CPR /BLS certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smileland Dental
01.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
United Health Centers
02.2022 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Family Health Care Network
08.2017 - 06.2022
Front Reception
Reedley College
07.2015 - 09.2015
high school deploma -
woodlake brove lake high school
08.2010 - 08.2014
certified dental assistant program -
san juaquin valley college