Alejandra Salazar
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Goodyear Family Dentistry
Goodyear, Arizona
07.2025 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentists during patient examinations and dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms with instruments and materials to ensure readiness for patient procedures.
- Sterilized and maintained dental instruments and equipment effectively.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each treatment to uphold cleanliness standards and facilitate smooth transitions between patients.
- Utilized Medit scanner to create accurate 3D models for dental applications and milling same day crowns.
- Experience using Dexis DTX software as well as Open Dental software.
Dental Assistant
Rocklin Pediatric Dentistry
Rocklin, California
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted dentists during patient examinations and dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
Product Builder
Penumbra
Roseville, California
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Assembled medical devices using precision tools and safety protocols.
- Operated machinery for efficient production of healthcare products.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly techniques and safety practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA 01.2022 - 07.2023
Whitney High School
Rocklin, CASkills
- Chair-side assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient record management
- Digital scanning
- Patient relationship management
- Professionalism and etiquette
Certification
- CPR Certification Current until Apr 2027
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Goodyear Family Dentistry
07.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Rocklin Pediatric Dentistry
05.2025 - 07.2025
Product Builder
Penumbra
06.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Science
Carrington College
01.2022 - 07.2023
Whitney High School