Vanessa Mares

619-***-**** ad2r1c@r.postjobfree.com San Diego, CA 91911

Summary

Motivated dental assistant with hands-on experience seeking a position opportunity at a dental practice. Experience with handling multiple tasks, including digital x-rays and building relationships with patients. Knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring a strong work ethic.

Skills

• Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment

• Treatment Room Setup

• Taking Digital X-Rays/Panoramic

• Dentrix Proficiency

• Patient Scheduling

• Sterilization Techniques

• Restorative Procedures

• Supply Ordering/Lab Invoices

• Preliminary Impressions

• Knowledgeable in CEREC

• Orthodontic Procedures

• Root Canal

• Extractions

• Implants

• Inventory Management

• Postoperative Care Instructions

Experience

Dental Assistant, Chula Vista Dental Care, November 2021-Current

Chula Vista, CA

• Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.

• Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.

• Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

• Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.

• Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.

• Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.

• Performed dental prophylaxis on patients, including scaling and polishing teeth, removing calculus deposits and plaque.

Education and Training

Dental Assistant, UEI College, Chula Vista November 2021

High School Diploma

Sweetwater High School, National City CA June 2018

Languages

English

Spanish