Marcus Duarto
Snellville
Summary
I'm an energetic and reliable Certified Dental Assistant with recent hands-on internship experience, and a strong foundation in clinical procedures. Skilled in four-handed dentistry, infection control, and patient communication. Fully certified in Dental Radiology, OSHA/HIPAA compliance, and BLS. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Committed to ensuring patient comfort, and keeping the clinical workflow efficient for the dental team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowbrook Health and Rehab
Tucker
03.2025 - Current
- Helps patients with their daily living activities, offers personal care, emotional support, and carries out more advanced clinical tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Documents vital signs, weights, bowel movements, meal consumption, admission forms, and other necessary paperwork.
- Serves as a proactive member of the self-managed work team to coordinate daily care activities, maintain continuity of care and caregivers, enhance quality of life, and tackle issues of loneliness, helplessness, and boredom.
- Assists the registered nurse in the assessment process by accurately measuring vital signs, height, and weight, and properly documenting this information in the medical records.
Internship
Lawrenceville Dental Associate
Lawrenceville
08.2025 - 10.2025
- I performed over 160 hours of clinical rotation in a fast-paced general dentistry practice.
- I assisted the lead dentist chairside during composite restorations, crown preps, and root canal therapies, utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Independently captured diagnostic-quality digital X-rays (FMX and Panos) on pediatric and adult patients.
- I managed the sterilization center, ensuring all instruments were cleaned, bagged, and autoclaved according to strict OSHA safety protocols.
- I prepared treatment rooms before patient arrival, and turned over rooms efficiently between appointments to maintain schedule flow.
- I greeted patients, updated medical histories in the computer system, and provided clear post-operative hygiene instructions.
Education
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assistant
Assisting 101 School of Dental Assisting
Marietta, GA09-2025
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillendell Medical Training
Stone Mountain, GA02-2025
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GASkills
- Chairside assisting: four-handed dentistry, instrument transfer, suctioning/retraction, and tray setups for general dentistry (fillings, crowns, extractions)
- Imaging: digital X-rays (bitewings, periapical, panoramic) and intraoral photography
- Sterilization: autoclave operation, ultrasonic cleaning, and strict adherence to CDC/OSHA infection control guidelines
- Patient care: Taking vitals, reviewing medical history, post-op instructions, and easing patient anxiety
- Lab work: taking alginate impressions, pouring, and trimming models
Certification
American Heart Association (BLS CPR)
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
Enbonie Woods
Instructor
678-577-2597
Alejandra
678-720-6318
Dolo
Former employer
404-940-5719
Timeline
Internship
Lawrenceville Dental Associate
08.2025 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowbrook Health and Rehab
03.2025 - Current
Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assistant
Assisting 101 School of Dental Assisting
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillendell Medical Training
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Gwinnett Technical College