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Ms. Mari-Andre Calingasan

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Ms. Mari-Andre Calingasan

Ms. Mari-Andre Calingasan

Dental Assistant
RAKCODS · Faculty & Staff

About 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