Alexander Aguirre
El Paso,TX
Summary
Motivated dental professional with expertise in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. Demonstrates strong teamwork and communication skills while ensuring high standards in patient care and comfort. Committed to enhancing patient experience through effective appointment management and adherence to sterilization protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Vista Hills Family Dental
El Paso , TX
04.2026 - Current
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
- Utilized dental software to update patient records and process digital images.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phones and filing patient documents.
- Assisted orthodontist in selecting, preparing, and placing orthodontic appliances.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Orthodontic Assistant
Hansen Orthodontics & Aesthetics
El Paso, Texas
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
- Assisted with the fitting and adjustment of orthodontic appliances.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Collaborated with team to ensure seamless patient care and workflow.
- Managed patient records and scheduled follow-up appointments efficiently.
- Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Orthodontic Assistant
Smile Straight Orthodontics
El Paso, Texas
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted orthodontist during patient procedures and treatments.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised the patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Monitored patient comfort during treatments and addressed concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with team to ensure seamless patient care and workflow.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
Lead Orthodontic Assistant
Smiles by CDO
San Antonio, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised orthodontic assistants, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures to maintain a high standard of patient care.
- Assisted the orthodontist with examinations and consultations for new patients.
- Instructed patients on oral hygiene care during visits, promoting better oral health and patient understanding.
- Organized patient records and scheduled appointments to enhance office efficiency and improve patient experience.
- Maintained sterilization protocols according to OSHA standards.
- Tracked and organized inventory of dental materials used in the practice. of dental materials used in the practice.
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Researched industry trends and competitors' activities to develop new ideas for content creation.
San Antonio, TX - Orthodontic Assistant
San Antonio Orthodontics
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed invisalign scanning to create accurate dental aligners, contributing to effective patient treatment plans.
- Assisted Orthodontist with four-handed dentistry and chair-side duties to enhance patient experience and efficiency.
- Prepared brackets for placement and instructed patients on hygiene care to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Built loyal patient following and retained returning patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Education
License - Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
San Antonio, TX11-2022
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Instrument Sterilization
- Orthodontic Photography
- Impression Taking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Preliminary Impressions
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Patient Care Standards
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Medical Charting
- Occlusal Registrations
- Dental Radiography
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Autoclave Operation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Surgical Extractions
- Bisecting Techniques
- Paralleling Techniques
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Detail-Oriented
- Dentrix
- Open Dental
- Cloud 9
- iTero Scanner
- Supply Ordering
- Patient Flow Management
- Treatment Planning
- Medit i700 Scanner
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Vista Hills Family Dental
04.2026 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Hansen Orthodontics & Aesthetics
10.2025 - 01.2026
Orthodontic Assistant
Smile Straight Orthodontics
08.2024 - 10.2025
Lead Orthodontic Assistant
Smiles by CDO
02.2023 - Current
San Antonio, TX - Orthodontic Assistant
San Antonio Orthodontics
11.2022 - 01.2023
License - Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Warren High School