KAREN AGUILAR
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with expertise in sterilization techniques and X-Ray processing, honed at Maylands Dental Centre. Excelled in team collaboration and infection control, significantly enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Ensuring efficient and high-quality dental care. Experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting duties. Quick learner and keen to building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Bupa Dental North Sydney
North Sydney
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient management, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality care.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain hygiene standards.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency within the practice.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste through effective stock control.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Maylands Dental Centre
Perth, WA
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assist efficiently with all clinical treatment as needed.
- Basic clinical chairside assisting including correct usage of suction, passing instruments and materials, mixing techniques, and knowledge of instrumentation.
- Possess knowledge and skills in: Chairside assisting - Oral surgery, patient comfort, anticipation and preparation of treatments.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental Assistant
LifeCare Dental (Bupa)
Perth, WA
12.2019 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
Certificate IV - Dental Assisting
WesternAustralia Institute of FurtherStudies WAIFS
Perth, WA12.2021
Bachelor - International Trade
University of Bogota Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Bogota, Colombia03.2017
Skills
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-Ray Processing
- Team Collaboration
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control proficiency
LANGUAGES
Spanish | Native
English | Intermediate
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bupa Dental North Sydney
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Maylands Dental Centre
05.2022 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant
LifeCare Dental (Bupa)
12.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor - International Trade
University of Bogota Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Certificate IV - Dental Assisting
WesternAustralia Institute of FurtherStudies WAIFS