Caleel Riba
Burr Ridge
Summary
Positive and caring individual with solid foundation in dental health principles and patient care. Extensive knowledge of dental procedures and infection control protocols, coupled with proficiency in hands on work including dental radiography, pit and fissure sealants, coronal polishing, as well as class I-V fillings. Committed to enhancing patient experience and contributing to smooth and efficient dental practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smile Zone Dental
8731 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
06.2022 - 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-dental
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05-2026
Skills
- Dental radiographer license-Indiana Department of Health
- Coronal polishing
- Pit and fissure sealant
- Expanded functions assistant (EFDA)
- CPR certified
Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - Indiana Dental Board.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Sealant Fluoride Varnish Application Certificate-DentalAssistED
- Coronal Polishing Certificate - Indiana Department of Health
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smile Zone Dental
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Pre-dental
Benedictine University