Dafne Venus Martinez Munoz
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience at Thrin Nguyen DDS, proficient in digital X-ray and equipment sterilization. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and education on oral hygiene. Successfully maintained a sterile environment and managed inventory, contributing to efficient operations and improved patient care. Strong team collaborator focused on delivering exceptional service.
Strong desire to learn and grow in clinical environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Thrin Nguyen DDS
12.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- 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.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Education
Dental Assisting
Dekalb High School of Technology
1626 N, Druid Hills Road NE Atlanta, Ga 3031905-2023
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
3801 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 3034505-2023
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- First aid training
- Inventory management
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Chair-side support
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- X-Ray Safety Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Thrin Nguyen DDS
12.2023 - Current
Dental Assisting
Dekalb High School of Technology
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
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