Ruby Reynaga
Sacramento
Summary
Motivated Dental Assistant with proven skills in patient care, chairside assistance, and infection control. Eager to contribute my education and hands-on experience to a dynamic dental team, while continuously growing professionally. Committed to delivering exceptional service and supporting practice success through teamwork and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Terrance Fu DDS
Elk Grove
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and procedure efficiency.
Dental Assistant
Laguna Endodontics
Elk Grove
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Chair side assisting for Endo specialty office Crown and bridge prep and delivery, composite, recalls, room set-up and breakdown, sterilization, infection control, answering phones, scheduling patients, verifying insurance, seating patients, charting, office cleaning, observed extractions, coronal polish, x-rays, pano and referrals.
Dental Assistant
Kim, Steve DDS, Hana Dental Lab
Carmichael
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Chairside assisting for surgical extractions, implants placement, root canal, crown and bridge prep and delivery.
- Pouring models, treatment planning, room set-up and breakdown, sterilization, infection control, answering phones, scheduling and seating patients, charting, recalls, office cleaning, coronal polish, x-rays, and referrals.
- Responsibilities for the lab: invoicing, paper work, communicate with doctors on the materials and fitting of crown, bridge, dentures, Essex retainers and night guards, plan pickup and delivery routes, front office administrative duties, marketing.
Dental Assistant
Make a Smile Dental
Elk Grove
07.2016 - 01.2017
- In this pediatric dentistry I would set up and break down rooms, take readable radiographs (FMX, BWX, and PANOs).
- Serialization, chairside assisting with crowns, composites, extractions, and baby RCT.
- Sending out referrals. Checking in and checking out patients. Good communications skills between the patients as well and the dental team. Fast paced environment. Experienced with Dentrix.
Dental Assisting Externship
Rancho Cordova Dental & Orthodontics
Sacramento
- Room set-up and breakdown, sterilization, infection control, answering phones, scheduling patients, seating patients, charting, chairside assisting for, composite, recalls, and crown/bridge preparation, office cleaning, observed extractions, coronal polish, x-rays, and referrals.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant License 2024 - Certified Nursing Assistant
Kash Career College
Sacramento, CA 10.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Assisting Certificate -
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA11.2016
Skills
- Sterilizing Equipment
- Chair Side Assistance
- General Office Equipment
- Patient Vital Signs
- Patient X-Rays/Pano Tray Set-Ups
- Patient Charting
- Infection Control
- Temporary Crowns/Bridges
- Oral Surgery Knowledge
- Scheduling Appointments
- Impressions/Models
- HIPAA Compliant
- Infection control
- Patient scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Related Experiences
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 2023-Current
References
Available Upon Request
Certificates And Licenses
- Pit & Fissure Sealant
- CPR Certificate (current)
- Dental Assisting Certificate
- X-Ray License
- Coronal Polish Certificate
Acquired Skills
- Sterilizing Equipment
- Chair Side Assistance
- General Office Equipment
- Cement Removal
- Fluoride Treatment
- Mouth Mirror Inspection
- Patient Vital Signs
- Patient X-Rays/Pano Tray Set-Ups
- Sedative Dressings
- Patient Charting
- Infection Control
- Temporary Crowns/Bridges
- Oral Surgery Knowledge
- Matrix Band
- Scheduling Appointments
- Multi Line Phone
- Impressions/Models
- HIPAA Compliant
- Surgical Extractions
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant License 2024 - Certified Nursing Assistant
Kash Career College
10.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant
Dr. Terrance Fu DDS
07.2019 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Laguna Endodontics
10.2018 - 03.2019
Dental Assistant
Kim, Steve DDS, Hana Dental Lab
02.2017 - 01.2018
Dental Assistant
Make a Smile Dental
07.2016 - 01.2017
Dental Assisting Externship
Rancho Cordova Dental & Orthodontics
Dental Assisting Certificate -
Carrington College