ANGIE NICOLLE FLORES GOMEZ

• Provided chairside assistance during comprehensive general and family dentistry, including restorative, emergency, endodontic, oral-surgery, implant, crown-and-bridge, denture, Invisalign, and pediatric procedures.

• Prepared operatories, instruments, anesthetic and restorative materials; maintained efficient chairside workflow; and supported patient comfort before, during, and after treatment.

• Collected medical and dental histories and vital signs; exposed digital radiographs and panoramic images; completed intraoral scans and impressions; and supported temporary-restoration workflows.

• Followed sterilization and infection-control protocols, maintained operatory readiness and inventory, and explained oral-hygiene and postoperative instructions to patients in English and Spanish.

• Completed 100 hours of general dentistry shadowing before being invited to join the practice as a Registered Dental Assistant.

• Observed comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning across preventive, restorative, endodontic, oral-surgery, implant, prosthodontic, Invisalign, emergency, and pediatric dentistry.

• Completed 15 hours of specialized endodontic shadowing, observing diagnostic evaluation, radiographic interpretation, local anesthesia, access preparation, rotary instrumentation, electronic apex-location, irrigation, obturation, and postoperative care during root-canal treatment.

• Observed an apicoectomy and gained exposure to the surgical management of persistent infection while learning how endodontists work to preserve compromised natural teeth.

• Completed 100 hours of shadowing across preventive, restorative, endodontic, and oral-surgery care, observing comprehensive examinations, diagnostic imaging, treatment planning, prophylaxis, composite restorations, crown procedures, root-canal therapy, and simple and surgical extractions.

• Shadowed a dental hygienist during preventive examinations, periodontal assessments, dental cleanings, and patient education; entered dictated clinical findings and periodontal charting into the electronic patient record under supervision.

• Followed patients from initial evaluation through treatment and postoperative instructions, gaining insight into clinical decision-making, accurate documentation, and collaboration among dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants.

• Completed 100 hours of orthodontic shadowing and volunteering, observing initial consultations, diagnostic records, 3D imaging, malocclusion assessment, and individualized treatment planning for traditional braces, clear braces, and Invisalign.

• Observed bracket and archwire adjustments, elastic instructions, appliance checks, Invisalign scans and fittings, progress evaluations, and retention planning while learning how controlled forces gradually guide teeth into proper alignment.

• Observed communication with children, adolescents, and parents regarding oral hygiene, appliance care, treatment compliance, and expectations throughout orthodontic treatment.