ASHLEY PEREZ
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant I
Dental Faculty Practice - CSN
06.2024 - Current
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant Extern
Absolute Dental
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Took medical and dental history, recorded vital signs
- Communicated with customers, employees, and vendors to address inquiries and complaints
- Managed correspondence and office paperwork, including filing and record maintenance
- Maintained inventory and ensured accurate appointment scheduling
- Assisted with patient check-in/check-out procedures and interacted with patients in-person or over the phone
Dental Assistant Extern
UNLV School of Dental Medicine
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Took medical histories, vital signs, and digital X-rays
- Assisted dentist with treatments, including creating and adjusting dental appliances
- Prepared sterile environments and dental instruments for procedures
- Educated patients on procedures and post-care
- Greeted and escorted patients, and recorded treatment details
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized office
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals, including blood pressure and pulse
DENTAL ASSISTANT
CSN Dental Assisting Program
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted with treatments, including X-rays, impressions, and instrument sterilization
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for referrals and consultations
- Operated digital imaging equipment for diagnostic purposes
- Adhered to infection control protocols to ensure patient safety
- Prepared and sanitized tools and dental materials
- Took patient vitals and maintained accurate records
- Instructed patients on postoperative care
- Performed administrative duties, including scheduling and updating records
- Cleaned and restocked treatment rooms after each patient
Education
Dental Assistant Program
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05-2024
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Treatment room breakdown
- Patient services
- Procedure support
- Dental radiography
- Infection control proficiency
- Chairside assistance
- Four-handed procedures
Certification
- X-Ray Certified
- CPR BLS Certified
- Seal of Biliteracy Award
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant I
Dental Faculty Practice - CSN
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant Extern
Absolute Dental
04.2024 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant Extern
UNLV School of Dental Medicine
02.2024 - 04.2024
DENTAL ASSISTANT
CSN Dental Assisting Program
01.2024 - 02.2024
Dental Assistant Program
College of Southern Nevada