Licensed Dental Assistant with 5+ years of experience in both general and specialized dental practices. Skilled in chairside assistance, dental radiography, and patient care coordination. Proven track record of improving practice efficiency and maintaining excellent patient satisfaction. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong communication skills.

Lead Dental Assistant

• Supervise team of 4 dental assistants and coordinate daily operations for 3 dentists

• Assist in complex procedures including implants, root canals, and oral surgery

• Maintain 99% accuracy in dental charting and documentation using Dentrix software

• Reduced patient wait times by 25% through improved scheduling and preparation protocols

Dental Assistant

• Assisted orthodontist in bracket placement, wire changes, and adjustments

• Performed digital impressions using iTero scanner with 98% accuracy rate

• Educated patients on oral hygiene and orthodontic appliance maintenance

• Managed inventory and ordered supplies for 2 office locations

Dental Assistant

• Provided chairside assistance for general dentistry procedures

• Took and developed digital radiographs following proper safety protocols

• Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control standards

• Prepared treatment rooms and handled patient turnover efficiently

Associate of Science in Dental Assisting

• Dean's List all semesters

• President of Student Dental Assistant Association

• Completed 300+ hours of clinical practice

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

• Licensed to perform all dental assisting duties in California.

X-ray License

• Certified to perform dental radiographic procedures.

CPR/BLS Certification

• Current certification in basic life support for healthcare providers.

Member

• Participate in continuing education courses and professional development workshops

• Attend monthly chapter meetings and annual conferences

Volunteer

• Provide dental assistance at free community clinics quarterly

• Participate in oral health education programs at local schools