Professional Dental Assistant looking for a Surgical Processing Technician position. Equipped to lead and optimize dental operations. Skilled in patient care, chairside assistance, and dental radiography with strong focus on sterilization and infection control. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring high-quality results.
Work History
Temporary Lead Dental Assistant
3 Years 4 Months
Big Smiles | 07.2023 - Current
Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
7 Months
Affordable Dentures and Implants | 08.2022 - 03.2023
Assisted dentists during extractions, implant placements, and denture fittings with consistent clinical support.
Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to support efficient chairside procedures and infection control.
Captured digital x-rays and impressions to support diagnosis, prosthetic planning, and restorative care.
Tracked lab cases, dentures, and implant components to maintain organized workflow and timely turnaround.
Educated patients on post-operative care, denture maintenance, and implant aftercare instructions.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Dental Assistant
5 Years 4 Months
Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry | 10.2016 - 02.2022
Prepared treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and pediatric supplies for efficient chairside support.
Assisted dentist during restorative, preventive, and emergency procedures with precise suction and instrument transfer.
Captured dental radiographs while ensuring child comfort and proper safety protocols.
Educated families on oral hygiene, post-op care, and preventive treatment instructions.
Monitored sterilization workflows and maintained compliance with infection control standards.
Recorded patient information and updated charts for accurate clinical documentation.
Calmed anxious children through reassuring communication and age-appropriate behavior guidance.
Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science
Carrington College-Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | 09.2026