Morena Nolasco
Rockville
Summary
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dompkowski Douglas F DDS
Bethesda
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided patient care before, during, and after surgery, including taking vital signs.
- Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following oral surgery.
- Took impressions of teeth for fabrication of prostheses such as crowns or dentures.
- Assisted oral surgeons in preparing for and executing dental procedures.
- Gave patients detailed education before surgery to explain side effects and what medications could be used to treat pain.
- Took part in surgical procedures by assisting oral surgeon.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Hill General And Cosmetic
Silver Spring
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Skills
- Patient care
- Surgical assistance
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Chair-side assistance
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Proficient in Spanish
- Four-handed procedures
- Oral X-rays
- Pediatric dental care
- Cross-training capabilities
- Oral surgery assistance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dompkowski Douglas F DDS
08.2023 - 10.2024
Dental Assistant
Aspen Hill General And Cosmetic
11.2021 - 08.2024