Ms. Mari-Andre Calingasan
Ms. Mari-Andre Calingasan
Dental AssistantAbout Ms. Mari-Andre Calingasan
Professional Profile
Dental Assistant at RAKCODS and the RAKCODS Medical Center, providing clinical and administrative support to dental professionals and patient-centred care while pursuing a master’s course. Her responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms and instruments, assisting during dental procedures, maintaining infection control and sterilisation standards, managing patient records, and giving patients their pre- and post-treatment instructions. She brings skills in clinical assistance, patient communication, organisation and teamwork, and contributes to the department by keeping daily operations running smoothly, maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment, and supporting the dentists and other staff in delivering quality dental services.
Qualifications
- BS Nursing, Adventist University of the Philippines, Philippines (2006)
- Registered Nurse (Philippines) and Dental Assistant
Areas of Expertise & Key Responsibilities
- Preparing dental instruments, materials and treatment rooms before procedures
- Maintaining proper infection control, sterilisation and aseptic techniques
- Providing chairside assistance during restorative, surgical and preventive treatments
- Assisting dentists during dental procedures and treatments
- Monitoring and maintaining dental equipment and supplies
- Ensuring a clean, safe and organised clinical environment
- Communicating professionally with the dental team and compassionately with patients
Professional Certifications & Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2025