Alexa Paredez
Live Oak
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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
AB Dental and Oral Surgery
San Antonio
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental Center
San Antonio
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
Education
Associate of Science -
Alamo Colleges
San Antonio , Texas12-2024
Skills
- Patient management
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Healthcare compliance
- Administrative support
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Dental staff assistance
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient relations
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Impression taking skills
- Taking X-rays
- Instrument preparation
- Periodontics
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Restorative dentistry support
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Data confidentiality measures
- Procedure support
- Electronic charting
- Pediatric dental care
- Dental software management
- Patient data gathering
- Patient record maintenance
- Dental staff support
- Strong manual dexterity
- Oral X-rays
- Sterilization techniques
- Team collaboration abilities
- Dental material handling
- Patient counseling
- Chairside assistance
- Restorative procedures
- Infection control procedures
- Patient intake procedures
- Patient records gathering
- Infection control proficiency
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Equipment sterilization
- X-ray processing
- Patient schedule management
- Clinical support
- Continuing education commitment
- Emergency response preparedness
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Regulatory compliance
- Stress management techniques
- Oral surgery assistance
- Dental terminology
- Complex Problem-solving
- Office management
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental impressions
- Patient scheduling
- Dental impression specialist
- Sanitation protocols
- Knowledgeable in [Dentrix/Open Dental]
- First aid training
- Oral health education
- Radiography safety
- Patient education
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Medical records management
- Office administration duties
- Dentrix proficiency
- Oral healthcare
- Dental office administration
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
- OSHA regulations
- Cross-training capabilities
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- RDA
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
Dental Assistant
AB Dental and Oral Surgery
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental Center
10.2018 - 06.2021
Associate of Science -
Alamo Colleges