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Education
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Certification
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Andrea Gomez

Burlington,WI

Summary

Compassionate Dental Hygiene Student with expertise in patient education, preventative dental care, and infection control protocols. Efficient in task completion and known for building strong rapport with patients through past dental assisting experience and current patient care at MATC.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental Associates
Kenosha, WI
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Operated radiographic equipment to capture digital X-rays of teeth.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.

Caregiver

Boulevard Manor
Lake Geneva, USA
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
12-2024

Technical Diploma - Dental Assistant

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
05-2021

Diploma -

Burlington High School
Burlington, WI
05-2018

Skills

  • Sealant Application
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Fluoride application
  • Infection Control
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Medical Records Management
  • HIPAA knowledge
  • Anesthetic Administration

Certification

CPR/BLS-Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association

Local Anesthesia (expected 12/24)

Dental Hygiene License (expected 01/24)

References

Available upon request

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family and friends
  • Dog mom
  • Enjoy playing tennis
  • Walks along the nature trails

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental Associates
08.2021 - 03.2023

Caregiver

Boulevard Manor
01.2019 - 07.2020

CPR/BLS-Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association

Local Anesthesia (expected 12/24)

Dental Hygiene License (expected 01/24)

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Technical Diploma - Dental Assistant

Gateway Technical College

Diploma -

Burlington High School
Andrea Gomez