LaTeisha Washington
*** ***** *** ***** *** Diego Ca 92114
Dental Assistant
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PROFILE
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Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience in enhancing patient care and office efficiency in fast-paced dental practice. Hands on experience implementing effective sterilization protocols. With a passion for providing exceptional dental care. I am eager to leverage to contribute to a dynamic dental team. As well skilled in basic machine operation, set up and ran equipment consistently ensuring optimum speed and accuracy.
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of dental equipment and maintenance
X Ray operation
Dentrix
Communication
Setting up machines for different task
Strategic thinking
Dental Assistant/ Sterilization Tech
2021-2025
Greeted incoming patients professionally and provided friendly knowledge.
Prepared treatment rooms and set up instruments.
Working well with patients and children and answering any questions.
Taking and developing X Rays.
Sterilized and disinfected all instruments, equipment and general patient area.
Machine Operator
2008-2019
Assisted equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Ensured products were packaged and labeled correctly and safely.
Hand pack product in a box on assembly line.
Operate machinery and computers to make changes.
Dental Receptionist
2002-2007
Handled phone call inquiries, directing calls and messages to appropriate personnel.
Added appointments when needed.
Discuss treatment plans with patients and schedules appointments accordingly.
EDUCATION
Westmoor High
1999
California Dental Certifications
Coronal Polish
Infection Control
2023