Anastasia Garcia
Okeechobee
Summary
Skilled dental assistant with experience in supporting dentists and hygienists to deliver quality oral care. Demonstrated ability to manage patient records, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with dental procedures efficiently. Known for strong organizational skills and capability to maintain sterile environments, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sage Dental
Port Saint Lucie
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and instruments.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing equipment and ensuring cleanliness.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated dental records accurately.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and placed orders as needed.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Made temporaries with temp material.
- Assisted the Doctor in crowns, bridges, extractions and implants.
- Used trios scanner.
- Adjusted dentures.
Dental Assistant
Riverwalk Dental Group
Jupiter
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and treatments by providing necessary tools.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups to optimize office efficiency.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment adhering to safety and infection control protocols.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, easing anxiety before procedures began.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and communication within the practice.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Assisted with Fillings, Crowns, Bridges, Root Canals, Extractions, Implants.
- Used TRIOS scanner.
Education
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Digital radiography
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Chair-side assistance
- Time management
- Cross-training capabilities
Certification
- EFDA
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sage Dental
09.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Riverwalk Dental Group
08.2024 - 09.2025
Penn Foster College