KAREN GIRALDO MONCADA

• Provided chairside assistance to dentists in multiple dental practices, including pediatric dentistry and general dentistry
• Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 30 procedures daily.

• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

• Welcome, greet, seat and prepare patients for different procedures, sterilize and prepare instruments ensure that all instruments and materials are available
• Inventory, order and stock dental supplies and instruments
• Track patient records and lab cases and instruct patients of homecare after procedures
• Schedule and recall appointments
• Ensure all procedures are compliant with OSHA standards.
• Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
• Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
• Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

• Meeting with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns
• Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices, leading to improved overall oral health.
• Performed various dental procedures for diverse patients , including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown placements.
• Improved patient oral health by performing comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Developed long-lasting relationships with patients by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
• Managed busy appointment schedules while accommodating emergency cases as needed.
• Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
• Contributed towards practice growth through high-quality services, leading to increased patient referrals and positive reviews.
• Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Utilized advanced diagnostic tools such as digital X-rays and intraoral cameras for accurate assessments of dental issues.

• GPA 4.0
• Degree Awarded with Student Honor Recognition
• Degree Awarded with Recognition for have presenting the highest academic and clinical achievement related of Periodontics (American Academy of Periodontology)

Graduated with high honors, GPA: 4.00