Cristiane De Castro
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant with a solid background in dentistry, seeking to leverage my expertise in a community-based dental setting. Passionate about providing exceptional patient care and assisting in various dental procedures, I take pride in creating a relaxed and comfortable environment for patients while delivering top-notch support during treatments. Eager to continue learning and growing in the field, I am adaptable to new challenges and bring positive energy to the workplace.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
AB Dental
Sydney, Australia
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentists during a variety of procedures, including restorative treatments, extractions, and root canals, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort
- Prepared and maintained dental instruments, equipment, and operatories in compliance with infection control and sterilization protocols
- I took and developed dental X-rays, ensuring accurate images for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, post-operative care, and preventive dental health
- Managed patient records, scheduled appointments, and coordinated with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies, ensuring the availability of necessary materials for daily operations
- Provided chairside support and comfort to anxious or nervous patients, helping to ease their concerns through effective communication and empathy
DENTAL ASSISTANT /Sponsorship Intern
MAROUBRA DENTAL CENTRE
Maroobra, Australia
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Prepare examination and surgical rooms by sterilising instruments and moving equipment into place
- Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records
- Perform routine dental cleanings and assist in the performance of more complicated surgical procedures
- Provide support to dentists, surgeons and staff as needed
- Offer patients advice and materials necessary to maintain good dental health
- Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
Education
Master - Master of Public Health
Torrens University Australia
Australia01-2024
BACHELOR IN DENTISTRY -
Sao Pedro Integrated Colleges
Brazil07.2003
Certificate of honors -
Ministry of Education and Esports (MEC)
Brazil09.1998
Skills
- Team work
- Patient care
- Attention to detail
- Proactive work ethic
- Willingness to take on new challenges
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Conscientiousness
- Hardworking
- Empathy
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Instruction following
- Chairside assisting
- Radiography
- Dental material management
- Dental software proficiency
- Infection control
- Sterilization procedures
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Instrument preparation
- Procedure support
- X-ray processing
- Dental impression specialist
- Exam room setups
- Treatment room setup
- Oral healthcare
Passions
- Advancing Dental Health
- Holistic Therapy
- Reiki
- Bach floral therapist
- Auriculotherapy
Strengths - Skills
- Empathetic Patient Care, Demonstrated empathy and understanding in patient interactions, leading to high patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Efficient Time Management, Effectively managed multiple tasks in a high-volume dental clinic, ensuring timely and quality patient care.
- Detail-Oriented, Maintained meticulous attention to detail in dental procedures and record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Certification
AUSTRALIA
- Attended the presentation on “Sleep Prosthodontics” and Sleep apnea: Clearing the Airways. 22 Jul 2015;
- Seminar- Decontamination and sterilization in the Dental Setting, ADX16,1 hr;
- Seminar- The art and science of tooth whitening and prevention, ADX16,1hr;
- Seminar- Clinical benefits of Nano- Technology, ADX16,1hr;
- Training in Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice,Cynergex Group, 5hs, 13/06/18, ADA,
Timeline
Dental Assistant
AB Dental
09.2024 - Current
DENTAL ASSISTANT /Sponsorship Intern
MAROUBRA DENTAL CENTRE
09.2015 - 09.2019
Master - Master of Public Health
Torrens University Australia
BACHELOR IN DENTISTRY -
Sao Pedro Integrated Colleges
Certificate of honors -
Ministry of Education and Esports (MEC)
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