Gabriela Rico
Millington
Summary
Skilled Register Dental Assistant with 12+ years of experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, infection control, supply inventory and front office administrative duties. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
AMG Health Care
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Dental Assistant
Steven Streelman DDS
11.2014 - 11.2020
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Dental assistant
Family Dental and Specialty Care
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Education
Dental Assistant Certified - undefined
California Dental Certifications
San Diego, CA2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Oceanside high school
Oceanside, CA2000
Skills
- X-Ray Certification
- Pit and Fissure Certification
- BLS Certified 2 year card
- CA Dental Practice Act
- Coronal Polishing
- Ultrasonic and Scaling Certification
- Infection Control
- Epinephrine Auto Injector Administration
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Organization and Time Management
- Inventory Management
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
AMG Health Care
12.2021 - 06.2024
Dental Assistant
Steven Streelman DDS
11.2014 - 11.2020
Dental assistant
Family Dental and Specialty Care
09.2012 - 11.2014
Dental Assistant Certified - undefined
California Dental Certifications
High School Diploma - undefined
Oceanside high school
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