Alina Gomez
Corpus Christi
Summary
Experienced dental assistant with a strong background in assisting dental procedures, managing patient records, and ensuring infection control. Proficient in coordinating appointments and operating radiography equipment to support efficient patient care. Team player, ready to learn and adapt to new environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant
Thomas Tippit D.D.S
Corpus Christi
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures and ensured cleanliness.
- Assisted dentist during exams and dental procedures with instruments and materials.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Sterilized dental instruments and maintained infection control protocols.
- Operated dental radiography equipment for X-rays as needed.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Lead Dental Assistant
Kolb Dentistry
Corpus Christi
07.2005 - 04.2025
- Supervised daily operations of dental procedures and patient care activities.
- Trained new dental assistants on protocols and office procedures.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointment management efficiently.
- Managed sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Assisted Chairside in Oral Surgery, Endodontic, Prosthodontic and Restorative Procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study cast to make crowns, bridges and other prosthetics
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection
- Performed X-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Dental procedure assistance
- Infection control and instrument sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Insurance Verification
- Laboratory procedures
- Team leadership
- Oral Surgery, Endodontic, Prosthodontic and Restorative Dentistry Chairside assistance
- Cross-training capabilities
- Dental software management
- Digital X-Rays
- Digital Scans
- Dental Impressions
- Emergency response preparedness
- Fabrication of Temporary Crowns
- Proficient in Eaglesoft but can adapt to other software quickly
- Dental supply inventory and ordering
Certification
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)- Texas Dental Board
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Thomas Tippit D.D.S
04.2025 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Kolb Dentistry
07.2005 - 04.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Del Mar College