TANIA SHIELDS

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Plano, Texas 75075

CELL: (469) 909 – 8663

EMAIL: ad4gor@r.postjobfree.com

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional and organized dental assistant warmly greeting patients and providing comprehensive assistance with an assortment of dental procedures, ranging from routine cleanings to fittings for dentures. Committed to keeping patients comfortable and safe during dental exams. Specialize in encouraging regular dental care by establishing dialogs with patients.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Sterilization;

Radiographs;

Coronal polishing;

Sealant Placement;

Dental Dams;

Composite/ Amalgam Restoration;

Temporary crown;

Adult/Child tooth charting;

Alginate Impression;

Study Model pour/trim;

Endo, Ortho, Oral Surgery Equipment maintenance;

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School: Escola EB 2,3 Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Lisboa, Portugal

Graduated June 1998 – Administration.

Escola de Medicína de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Graduated July 2001 – Assistente de Consultório Dentário (Dental Assistant)

Dental Assistant School Grapevine, ACC Austin, Texas, Grapevine, Texas

Graduated November 2017 Dental Assistant (Current BLS Certification).

Course Work: BLS Provider (America Heart Association Basic Life Support) CPR and AED Certified October 2017, Texas.

Certificate Align Technology, Inc., Dallas, Texas.

Course Title: Invisalign Fundamentals (Code: 377 – Removable Orthodontic Appliances.

Date: January 2018.

Certificate First AID – www.icpri.com, Texas

Auth: 763080

Date: April 2018

Certificate Bloodborne Pathogens – www.icpri.com, Texas

Auth: 763237

Date: April 2018

Certificate OSHA Education Center and the American Safety Council Inc.

Course Title: Bloodborne Pathogens Course

Accredited IACET Provider

Date: April 2018

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Banana Republic Factory, Grapevine, Texas

Sales Assistant, March 2017 – November 2017

Highly skilled in operating cash and register, drawer and receive payment from costumer in cash, credit, debit or gift card.

Profound skills in cleaning and stocking work and costumer area effectively.

Dr. Prewitt Family Dentistry, Richardson, Texas

Dental Assistant, November 2017 – April 2018

Assisted with various dental procedures, including diagnostic, preventative, general, surgical and periodontics procedures and orthodontic.

Took and developed dental x-rays and helped patients remain calm during the x-ray process.

Laid out dental instruments before each visit and sterilized instruments after patient left.

Inserted arch wires and fitted bands.

Handled visits from patients requiring routine brace adjustment.

Performed routine laboratory procedures and maintained equipment.

Parkhaven Dental Care, Plano, Texas

Dental Assistant, April 2018 – December 2018

Assisted with various dental procedures, including diagnostic, preventative, general, surgical and periodontics procedures.

Took and developed dental x-rays and helped patients remain calm during the x-ray process.

Laid out dental instruments before each visit and sterilized instruments after patient left.

Performed routine laboratory procedures and maintained equipment.

Smile Brands Inc – Monarch Dental, Allen, Texas

Dental Assistant, March 2019 – May 2020

Assisted with various dental procedures, including diagnostic, preventative, general, surgical and periodontics procedures and orthodontic.

Took and developed dental x-rays and helped patients remain calm during the x-ray process.

Laid out dental instruments before each visit and sterilized instruments, chair, tables after patient left.

Performed routine laboratory procedures and maintained equipment.

Greeting patients as they arrive and answering the phones.

Scheduling and cancelling patient appointments.

Dental Charting and Treatment Planning.

Parkhaven Dental Care, Plano, Texas

Dental Assistant, October 2020 – October 2022

Assisted with various dental procedures, including diagnostic, preventative, general, surgical and periodontics procedures.

Took and developed dental x-rays and helped patients remain calm during the x-ray process.

Laid out dental instruments before each visit and sterilized instruments after patient left.

Performed routine laboratory procedures and maintained equipment.

Dental Charting and Treatment Planning.

Legacy Trails Dental, Plano, Texas

Dental Assistant, October 2022– April 2023

Assisted with various dental procedures, including diagnostic, preventative, general, surgical and periodontics procedures.

Took and developed dental x-rays and helped patients remain calm during the x-ray process.

Laid out dental instruments before each visit and sterilized instruments after patient left.

Performed routine laboratory procedures and maintained equipment.

Dental Charting and Treatment Planning.

Vitality Dental – Dentist Plano

Dental Assistant, April 2023 – January 2024

Assisted with various dental procedures, including diagnostic, preventative, general, surgical and periodontics procedures.

Took and developed dental x-rays and helped patients remain calm during the x-ray process.

Laid out dental instruments before each visit and sterilized instruments after patient left.

Performed routine laboratory procedures and maintained equipment.

Dental Charting and Treatment Planning.

BILINGUAL:

Portuguese – Native

English – Fluent

Spanish – Basic

French/ Italian - understanding

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