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Maria T Morelos

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Kenosha, WI 53142

H: 262-***-****

M: 708-***-****

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Energetic Bi-lingual English/Spanish Dental Assistant with 12 years of experience assisting with direct patient care, routine laboratory functions, patients records, charting, scheduling and cahirside assistant at a Dental Community Clinic. Graduate from Dental Assisting program at Gateway Technical College on May 11, 2011 Dental x-rays

Study model pour and trim

Infection Control (ICE)

Computer charting

Appointment scheduling

chairside assisting

taking impressions

Perio charting

treatment plans

Patient educator

Skilled in patient settings

Post-extraction dressings

Child tooth charting

CPR

Fluent in [language] English / Spanish

November 2011

to

Current

Kenosha Community Health center Kenosha, WI

Dental Assistant

Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations. Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.

Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays. Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist and oral surgeon. Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.

Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist. Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries. Performed laboratory and radiologic support functions such as preparing materials and models.

Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures.

Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.

Education and Training

Community Service

Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay. Actively participated in outreach programs for uninsured and underinsured children. Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs. Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.

Recommended products and devices for patients' home care. Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.

2011 Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI

Dental Assistant Program

[Number] GPA 4.0

Seal-a-Smile doing sealants for kids at school.

family dental check-ups for school open house

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