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Angela Vazquez Sanchez

Las Vegas,NV

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

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Providence Dental Dhillon
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
  • Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Managed patient records and scheduling, enhancing office efficiency and organization.
  • Supported dentists during examinations and treatments by providing necessary instruments promptly.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient experience.
  • Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, facilitating timely reordering processes.
  • 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.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Lead Dental Assistant

Boca Dental
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted in preparing treatment rooms and ensuring cleanliness and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Supported dentists during procedures by efficiently managing instruments and materials needed.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment instructions to enhance care outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using dental software, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
  • Trained new dental assistants on office procedures, best practices, and equipment use for improved team performance.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Implemented new procedures for infection control, reinforcing clinic's commitment to patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • 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.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.

Sales Associate

Lowe's
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions and product features to drive sales.
  • Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets.
  • Trained new associates on customer service standards and operational procedures.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, fostering loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Organized merchandise displays to improve product visibility and accessibility.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
05-2027

Dental Assisting

Milan Institute
Las Vegas, NV
03-2022

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Team collaboration
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Patient relations
  • Treatment room breakdown
  • Patient education
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Endodontic procedure assistance
  • Restorative dentistry

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Providence Dental Dhillon
10.2023 - Current

Lead Dental Assistant

Boca Dental
05.2023 - 09.2023

Dental Assistant

Pacific Dental Services
02.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Lowe's
07.2019 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

College of Southern Nevada

Dental Assisting

Milan Institute

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