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”)
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
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
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
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