Alexandra DeJesus
Greenacres,FL
Summary
A dedicated dental assistant with nearly three years of experience, focusing on oral surgeries, implant placements, and denture fabrication. Although my general dentistry skills may need some refreshing, I possess a strong confidence in my capabilities. I thrive in collaborative environments, have a strong desire for continuous learning, and am driven by ambitious aspirations, including the pursuit of a degree in dental hygiene.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
DOCS Health
05.2023 - Current
- I participate in weekend travel with the organization whenever possible, as it contributes to military readiness.
Dental Assistant Temp
ITemp Dental Agency (Now Established as “Kwikly”)
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
Oral Surgeon Assistant/prosthodontist Assistant
Renew Anchored Dentures
Delray Beach, FL
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Performing X-ray procedures, sterilizing medical tools, monitoring patients' vital signs in the operating room, applying EKG electrodes, assisting the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and providing oral health education to patients.
- In addition to assisting with prosthodontics procedures such as relining Coe soft dentures, making adjustments, and placing retention caps, I also had the opportunity to work on oral surgery cases
- I was responsible for managing all orders in the office and keeping track of medication expiration dates in the medicine cart.
Vaccine Specialist
Palm beach Health Care District
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2021 - 06.2021
- I was hired for a temporary job during the pandemic by a company named Manpower
- My responsibilities included conducting patient verification on Athena, Epic, and Phreesia, as well as processing vaccine orders, scheduling appointments, and stocking equipment.
Dental Assistant
River bridge dentistry
Lake Worth, FL
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Supported dentists by passing instruments, gently spraying water, suctioning fluids, and mixing materials during procedures
- Assisted with permanent and temporary restorative procedures, such as applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns
- Inputted patient data into the dental records system using Dentrix while adhering to confidentiality rules
- Provided patient education on postoperative care and general oral health practices, including warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing techniques, and brushing methods
- Prepared treatment rooms, adjusted chairs for patient positioning, and organized necessary equipment for procedures
- Instructed patients on oral hygiene techniques, plaque control, and ways to protect teeth and gums
- Maintained cleanliness by sanitizing equipment, cleaning treatment rooms, and restocking supplies after each patient's visit.
- Reviewed patient records, data, and health history to assist dentists in quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans
- Ensured a clean and safe dental office environment by sterilizing tools, exam chairs, trays, and surfaces
- Set up exam and treatment rooms with required instruments, tools, supplies, and equipment
- Took X-ray images, including bitewing, panoramic, and periapical, for dentist review
- Arranged dental instruments and equipment before procedures and educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Education
Associates in science in Dental Hygiene -
Palm Beach State College
08.2024
Diploma in Dental Assisting -
Lincoln Technology Institute
09.2016
High School Diploma in General Studies -
Atlantis Academy
01.2013
Skills
- Realigning dentures after surgery (2 years)
- Microsoft Outlook
- Anatomy knowledge (7 years)
- Drug logging (2 years)
- Microsoft Excel (7 years)
- Documentation review (7 years)
- Office experience
- Soft Reline Denture (2 years)
- Appointment scheduling
- Switching out abutments (2 years)
- Implants (2 years)
- Clerical experience (10 years)
- Expert
- Dental FMX (7 years)
- Dental terminology (7 years)
- Front desk
- Infection control (2 years)
- Medical administrative support (2 years)
- Customer support (10 years)
- OSHA (7 years)
- Customer service (10 years)
- Typing (7 years)
- Inventory control (2years)
- Dental receptionist (2 years)
- Chairside assisting (2 years)
- Intermediate
- Computer literacy (10 years)
- Communication skills (10 years)
- Schedule management
- Behavioral health (1 year)
- English
- Alginate impressions (2years)
- Medical office experience
- Patient monitoring (2 years)
- Computer skills (7 years)
- Insurance verification (1 year)
- Dental assisting (2 years)
- HIPAA (7 years)
- Medical records (2 years)
- Dentrix (1 year)
- Organizational skills (10 years)
- Data entry (2years)
- Microsoft Office
- Epic (1 year)
- Sales (10 years)
- Microsoft Word (7 years)
- Checking Vital signs (2 years)
- Medical records (6 years)
- Dental cloud (2 years)
- Athenahealth (2 years)
- Cleaning (10 years)
- CBCT Scans (2years)
- Oral surgery (2years)
- Medical scheduling (2 years)
- Denture adjustments (2 years)
- Denture adjustments
- EKG 3&12 lead (2 years)
Certification
- AED Certification
- Radiation Health & Safety Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Driver's License
- BLS Certification
- EFDA Certification
- Radiology Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
DOCS Health
05.2023 - Current
Oral Surgeon Assistant/prosthodontist Assistant
Renew Anchored Dentures
11.2021 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant Temp
ITemp Dental Agency (Now Established as “Kwikly”)
07.2021 - Current
Vaccine Specialist
Palm beach Health Care District
02.2021 - 06.2021
Dental Assistant
River bridge dentistry
10.2016 - 09.2017
Associates in science in Dental Hygiene -
Palm Beach State College
Diploma in Dental Assisting -
Lincoln Technology Institute
High School Diploma in General Studies -
Atlantis Academy