Aiza Bocarro
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant with expertise in chair-side assistance, instrument sterilization, and infection control. Committed to maintaining a hygienic environment and delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Joele Special Medical Centre
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2017 - 09.2025
- Prepared treatment rooms by organizing instruments and ensuring availability of supplies.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to prevent shortages.
- Implemented safety procedures to minimize risks during dental treatments.
- Participated in continuing education to stay updated on dental practices and technologies.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Clinic Cleaner
Joele Special Medical Centre
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Maintained cleanliness of medical examination rooms to ensure a hygienic environment for patients and staff.
- Executed thorough surface cleaning protocols to prevent cross-contamination in high-traffic areas.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of cleaning supplies to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
- Performed restroom maintenance to uphold sanitation standards and enhance user experience.
- Operated cleaning equipment safely and efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Disposed of waste materials according to safety compliance guidelines to promote a safe workplace.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize cleaning schedules and improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Sanitized high-touch surfaces frequently to reduce the risk of infection in the medical facility.
- Assisted in training new cleaning staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
- Responded to urgent cleaning requests promptly to maintain operational readiness of the facility.
- Organized storage areas for cleaning supplies to facilitate easy access and inventory management.
- Conducted routine deep cleaning tasks to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the center.
- Utilized eco-friendly cleaning products to support the center's commitment to sustainability.
- Reported maintenance issues to management to ensure timely resolution and prevent service disruptions.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Polished furniture to remove dust and dirt buildup.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel & Restaurant Mgt
Rizal Memorial Colleges
Davao City, Philippines03-2007
High School Diploma -
Erico T. Nograles National High School
Davao City Philippines04-2005
Skills
- Chair-side assistance
- Instrument sterilization
- Treatment room preparation
- Inventory management
- Infection control protocols
- Compliance adherence
- Dental material preparation
- Treatment room breakdown
- Treatment room setup
- Sanitation protocols
Languages
English
Limited
Philippines
Professional
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month August 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Joele Special Medical Centre
10.2017 - 09.2025
Clinic Cleaner
Joele Special Medical Centre
09.2015 - 09.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel & Restaurant Mgt
Rizal Memorial Colleges
High School Diploma -
Erico T. Nograles National High School