Dental Assistant

Darlene Cuevas

***** ****’s Circle, Santa Clarita CA 91387

Cell 818-***-****

Objective:

Seeking to secure a challenging and rewarding position as a Dental Assistant where my skills are effectively utilized to their fullest potential, with growth opportunities.

Skill Highlights:

• Dental Assistant with extensive experience in preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing the materials used in dental procedures; keeping the patients mouth free of debris during the procedure; handing the dentist the appropriate instruments; taking impressions; and taking x-rays.

• Able to communicate effectively utilizing sound judgment, self-motivation, willingness to learn, independent but with a commitment to team success and assignment at hand.

Professional Experience:

Hemmati Dental Corporation Sherman Oaks, CA

Dental Assistant: 2008-Present

• 4 years experience as a Dental Assistant

• Prepare dental materials like cements, amalgam, composit, impression materials, etc.

• Prepare rooms for dental treatments such as prophylaxis, crowns, root canal treatment, fillings, scaling and root planning, etc.

• Promptly follow all instructions from the dentist dealing with patient comfort.

• Take inventory; stock all supplies, instruments and medications.

• Other responsibilities include: Taking, developing and processing dental x-rays, performing required laboratory procedures, using four-handed assisting technique and keeping dental equipment in good, clean condition at all times, and spore test.

• Participate in in-service training, department and general staff meetings.

• Instruct patients in oral hygiene.

• Experience in assisting Endodontist Specialist and Periodontist Specialist.

Education:

2008 Regional Occupational Program- Palmdale, CA

Dental Assistant

2007 Highland High School- Palmdale, CA

High School Diploma

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