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Aleida Marroquin

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Dental Assistant

Smiles Plus Dental Care
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided efficient and skilled chairside assistance to dentists during a variety of general dental procedures, including exams, fillings, crowns, and preventive care.
  • Performed expanded functions as authorized by the MN Board of Dentistry, such as placing sealants, polishing restorations, taking impressions, and applying fluoride.
  • Took and developed dental radiographs (digital and traditional), ensuring patient safety and diagnostic accuracy.
  • Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials; maintained strict sterilization and infection control protocols.
  • Recorded and updated patients’ medical and dental histories; assisted with treatment charting and documentation.
  • Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene techniques to support long-term dental health.
  • Managed patient flow to support a smooth and timely clinical schedule; communicated effectively with front office staff for coordination of care.
  • Maintained current licensure and CPR certification; participated in continuing education to stay compliant with state regulations and clinical best practices.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Pediatric Licensed Dental Assistant – Hospital Set

Dental Associates of Savage Children's
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provided comprehensive chairside support to pediatric dentists during procedures performed under sedation or general anesthesia in a hospital or surgical setting.
  • Assisted with pediatric restorative, surgical, and preventive treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety during sedation.
  • Monitored vital signs, supported anesthesia team, and helped manage pediatric patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.
  • Utilized behavior management techniques and child-friendly communication to ease anxiety and support positive dental experiences.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments following strict infection control protocols in accordance with hospital and OSHA standards.
  • Accurately documented patient treatment, updated medical histories, and maintained compliance with HIPAA and hospital record keeping policies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams, including anesthesiologists, nurses, and pediatric specialists, to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Maintained MN Board of Dentistry licensure and completed ongoing CE to support excellence in pediatric dental care.

Licensed Dental Assistant

Dental Associates of Savage Children's
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provide chairside assistance to dentists during a wide variety of general and specialty dental procedures.
  • Take and develop dental radiographs in compliance with state safety protocols.
  • Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures; ensure proper sterilization and infection control standards.
  • Perform expanded functions as permitted by the MN Board of Dentistry, including placing and removing matrices, polishing restorations, taking impressions, and applying fluoride and sealants.
  • Record patient medical and dental histories, chart existing and planned treatments, and maintain accurate patient records.
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care.
  • Schedule appointments, manage patient flow, and maintain HIPAA-compliant administrative records.
  • Maintain current licensure with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry; stay up to date with continuing education requirements.

Extern Orthodontics Assistant

TC Orthodontics
07.2022 - 08.2022

Unlicensed Dental Assistant

Dental Associates Of Savage
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Prepare treatment room for patients by following procedures and protocols.
  • Document dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Uphold safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing x-rays and pouring, trimming, and finalizing impressions.

Patient Care Coordinator

Dental Associates of Savage
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
  • Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and entered patient information into system.
  • Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.

Education

Dental Assisting

Herzing University
St. Louis Park
09-2022

Skills

  • Patient management
  • OSHA compliance
  • Continuing education
  • OR Assistant
  • Proficient in Open Dental, Eaglesoft
  • Bilingual
  • Infection control procedures

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Dental Assistant

Smiles Plus Dental Care
06.2024 - Current

Pediatric Licensed Dental Assistant – Hospital Set

Dental Associates of Savage Children's
12.2022 - 05.2024

Licensed Dental Assistant

Dental Associates of Savage Children's
11.2022 - 05.2024

Extern Orthodontics Assistant

TC Orthodontics
07.2022 - 08.2022

Unlicensed Dental Assistant

Dental Associates Of Savage
09.2020 - 09.2021

Patient Care Coordinator

Dental Associates of Savage
07.2019 - 08.2020

Dental Assisting

Herzing University

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