Susana Castro
3514 Jackson St
Summary
Highly skilled Dental Assistant with extensive experience in the Dental Field, specializing in dental radiography and patient care. Excelled in equipment sterilization and infection control, significantly enhancing treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. Proven ability in supporting complex dental procedures and promoting oral health education, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and attention to detail.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Star Dental
08.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- 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.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Dental Assistant
Dream Dental Group
08.2008 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- 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.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Education
No Degree -
Riverside City College
Riverside, CAHigh School Diploma -
Arlington Highschool
Riverside, CA06-2005
Skills
- Bilingual in Englisl/Spanish
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Dental staff assistance
- Knowledgeable in [software]
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Sealant Application Certificate
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- X-Ray Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Star Dental
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dream Dental Group
08.2008 - 08.2023
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Sealant Application Certificate
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- X-Ray Certification
- Driver's License
No Degree -
Riverside City College
High School Diploma -
Arlington Highschool
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