Thalia Acosta Rodriguez
San Francisco
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant with a strong foundation in dentistry from the University of Havana and hands-on experience in patient care at Grand Lely Dental Care. Knowledge of dental terminology and infection control techniques paired with skills in assisting with dental procedures and patient management. Committed to creating comfortable and efficient environment for patients, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Grand Lely Dental Care
04.2024 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant Certification -
Solidaridad Sin Frontera
Miami, FL02.2024
Dental Studies - Dentistry
University of Dentistry
Havana, Cuba01.2022
Skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English
- Time management capabilities
- Electronic charting
- Oral hygiene education
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Patient care excellence
- Team collaboration
- Infection control expertise
- Patient records management
- Appointment scheduling efficiency
- Medical records management
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Dental impressions
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Solidaridad Sin Frontera, Miami, FL, 02/2024
- CPR Certification, [Issuing Organization, e.g., American Heart Association], [Expiration Date]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Grand Lely Dental Care
04.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant Certification -
Solidaridad Sin Frontera
Dental Studies - Dentistry
University of Dentistry
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