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Diamond Ochoa

Carpentersville

Summary

Experienced with surgical assistance and patient care in oral surgery. Utilizes knowledge of sterilization techniques and surgical procedures to support surgeons effectively. Track record of ensuring patient comfort and maintaining sterile environment throughout operations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Oral Surgery Assistant

United Dental Partners
10.2024 - Current
  • Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
  • Assisted surgeon starting IV (Intravenous Therapy)
  • Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
  • Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.

Dental Assistant

American Dental
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
  • Chair side assistant oral surgery, periodontist, endodontist treatments.
  • Took FMX's, CBCT scans, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedures home care.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patients charts.

Dental Assistant

Smiles On Randall
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Passed instruments to the dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support the dentist during procedures.
  • Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for the dentist to review.
  • Escorted patients to exam rooms.
  • Sterilized tools, exam chair, tray and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.

Education

Certificate - Anesthesia/Sedation Assistant Monitoring

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
10-2024

Certified Dental Assistant -

First Institute
Crystal lake, IL
11.2019

Skills

  • Treatment Room Setup
  • CPR & AED certified
  • Nitrous certified
  • Conscious Sedation Consulting
  • Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Dental Radiography
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Four-Handed Procedures
  • Denture Repair & Reline
  • IV sedation monitoring

Timeline

Oral Surgery Assistant

United Dental Partners
10.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

American Dental
11.2020 - 01.2023

Dental Assistant

Smiles On Randall
06.2019 - 02.2020

Certificate - Anesthesia/Sedation Assistant Monitoring

University of Illinois At Chicago

Certified Dental Assistant -

First Institute

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