Ana M Gomez
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Bright Now! Dental, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and patient education. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous instrument sterilization. Proven ability to streamline operations, contributing to a 20% increase in appointment retention and fostering a welcoming clinic environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Dental Assistant
Bright Now! Dental
27066 Us Hwy 19 North
05.2023 - 02.2026
- Assisted in patient management to enhance overall clinic efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain safety protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote better dental health.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient records using dental software systems.
- Supported dental procedures by efficiently handing instruments to the dentist.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient experience.
- Implemented best practices for infection control in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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 instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- 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.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Dental Assistant
Pasadena Dental
Clearwater Fl
04.2017 - 09.2022
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls tomorrow support office operations efficiently.
- Assisted in patient management to enhance overall clinic efficiency.
- Ensured readiness of treatment rooms and sterilized instruments, upholding safety protocols.
- Instructed patients on effective oral hygiene practices to enhance dental health outcomes.
- Organized appointment scheduling and maintained patient records utilizing dental software systems.
- Facilitated dental procedures by expertly managing instrument delivery to the dentist.
- Oversaw inventory management of dental supplies to guarantee availability for daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient experience.
- Implemented best practices for infection control in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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 instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- 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.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Dental Assistant
Lumina Dental
Clearwater Fl
03.2014 - 11.2019
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Assisted in patient management to enhance overall clinic efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain safety protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote better dental health.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient records using dental software systems.
- Supported dental procedures by efficiently handing instruments to the dentist.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient experience.
- Implemented best practices for infection control in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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 instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- 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.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Dental Assistant
Dr David Parker
Brandon, FL
04.2006 - 06.2015
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain safety protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote better dental health.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient records using dental software systems.
- Supported dental procedures by efficiently handing instruments to the dentist.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient experience.
- Implemented best practices for infection control in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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 instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- 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.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives in clinic, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Education
High School Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Education Center For Youth/Barringer High
Newark, NJCertified of Assistant - Patient Care
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ1998
Skills
Dental impressions
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Treatment room setup
Sterilization techniques
Appointment scheduling
X-ray processing
Professionalism and etiquette
Team collaboration
Instrument sterilization techniques
Patient scheduling
Cross-training capabilities
Infection control proficiency
Impression taking skills
Treatment room breakdown
Oral hygiene education
Patient education
Dental material handling
Sanitation protocols
Electronic charting
Patient services
Teeth cleaning assistance
First aid training
Restorative procedures
Oral surgery assistance
Inventory management
Dental staff assistance
Office administration duties
Dental staff support
Knowledgeable in software
Endodontic procedure assistance
Restorative dentistry
Patient care coordination
Dental software management
Complex Problem-solving
Proficient in software
Restorative dentistry support
Continuing education commitment
Clinical support
Oral surgery
Patient counseling
Dental records
Pediatric dental care
Medical records management
Data confidentiality measures
Patient record maintenance
Strong manual dexterity
Emergency response preparedness
Laboratory case management
Patient intake procedures
Procedure support
Orthodontic procedure support
Patient data gathering
Insurance billing
Dental office administration
Office management
Preventive dentistry promotion
Regulatory compliance
Periodontal treatment assistance
Dental impression specialist
Local anesthetic proficiency
Prosthodontic treatment support
HIPAA compliance
Dental terminology
Team collaboration abilities
OSHA regulations
Chair-side support
Surgical setup
Dental procedure preparation
Four-handed procedures
Disinfecting rooms and equipment
Taking X-rays
Exam room setups
Patient schedule management
Infection control procedures
Oral healthcare
Dentrix proficiency
Instrument preparation
Oral health education
Radiography safety
Chairside assistance
Patient records gathering
Stress management techniques
Instrument selection
Periodontics
Oral X-rays
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Certified in CPR/AED
Disinfection and sterilization
Instrument tray preparation
Full mouth radiographs
Treatment room preparation
Instrument sterilization
Certification
Expanded duties
Radiology
Languages
English/Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bright Now! Dental
05.2023 - 02.2026
Dental Assistant
Pasadena Dental
04.2017 - 09.2022
Dental Assistant
Lumina Dental
03.2014 - 11.2019
Dental Assistant
Dr David Parker
04.2006 - 06.2015
High School Diploma - Business Administration And Management
Education Center For Youth/Barringer High
Certified of Assistant - Patient Care
Rutgers University