Ana Aldape-Ortegon
Charlotte
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Clear Choice Dental Implant Center
Fort Mill
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Infection control coordinator.
- AO4 placement and removal.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Prepared injection syringes for use in various dental procedures according to protocol standards.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Lead Dental Assistant II
Waxhaw Dental Center
Waxhaw
09.2020 - 06.2022
- New Patient X-rays, Sterilization, Translating, Scheduling, Milling crowns, Endo treatment, Invisalign, Ortho, insurance, and Chair side assist.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Prepared injection syringes for use in various dental procedures according to protocol standards.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient visits, treatments rendered, and payments received.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Patient Service Assistant & Dental Assistant
Church Health Center Dental Clinic
04.2015 - 09.2020
- New Patient X-rays, Sterilization, Translating, Scheduling, Account Receivable, Matching invoices, unapplied credit report, and Chair side.
Extern
Dr. Sheldon Graves, D.D.S
Memphis
- We also traveled to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital to perform clinical procedures on patients of Le Bonheur.
Education
Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assistant Program
Delta Technical College
Horn Lake, MS03.2015
Prerequisites for Bachelor in Science Engineering
Northwest Community College
Southaven, MSHigh School Diploma -
Southaven High School
Southaven, MSSkills
- Four-handed Dentistry
- Exposure of FMX
- Bitewings
- PA Radiology
- Oral Surgery/Post Op Instructions
- Composite Restorations
- Cleaning & Disinfection
- Charting
- Existent or Needed Treatment Plan
- Hand-piece Maintenance
- Placement of Topical Anesthetic
- Topical Fluoride Treatment
- Assembling Local Anesthetic
- Biological Monitoring
- Obtaining Medical/Dental History
- Instrument Transfer
- Suctioning/Retraction
- Thorough Cleaning & Disinfection
- Proper Asepsis Technique
- Telephone Communications
- Scheduling Appointments
- Office Communications
- Milling and scanning crowns
- Ortho
- Assisting in root canals
- Invisalign
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Expertise in dental implants
- Dental Implants Assistance
- Dental impressions
- Chairside assistance
- Trio Scan
- AO4 placement and removal of arches
Personal Information
Title: RDA
Professional References
- Dr. Dana Clapsaddle, D.D.S, Charlotte, NC, Dana.Clapsaddle@gmail.com
- Christy Marion, Dental Manager, Memphis, TN, Church Health, (901) 272-0003
- Dr. Sheldon Graves, D.D.S, Memphis, TN, Externship Site Supervisor, (901) 443-0701
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Clear Choice Dental Implant Center
08.2022 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant II
Waxhaw Dental Center
09.2020 - 06.2022
Patient Service Assistant & Dental Assistant
Church Health Center Dental Clinic
04.2015 - 09.2020
Extern
Dr. Sheldon Graves, D.D.S
Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assistant Program
Delta Technical College
Prerequisites for Bachelor in Science Engineering
Northwest Community College
High School Diploma -
Southaven High School