Alysah Rodriguez
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
10.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed chair-side duties to assist with various procedures
- Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
- Provided diagnostic information by exposing radiographic images
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Bachelor In Science Of Dental Hygiene -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZAssociate Of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ05.2024
Dental Assisting
Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology
Coolidge, AZ05.2020
Poston Butte High School
San Tan Valley, AZ05.2020
Skills
- Experienced at IV Sedation
- Experienced at OCS (Oral Conscious Sedation)
- Experienced at Radiographs
- Experienced at placing Sealants
- Experienced with CEREC
- Experienced with Coronal Polish
Certification
- Coronal Polish Certified (4/2019)
- Radiology Certified (5/2020)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified (7/2023)
Volunteer:
- Mountain View Church - Nursery/Early Childhood Helper: Volunteering each week at my local church by providing childcare (0-2yrs)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
10.2022 - Current
Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
08.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor In Science Of Dental Hygiene -
Northern Arizona University
Associate Of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Dental Assisting
Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology
Poston Butte High School
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