Ashley Vazquez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Lead Dental Assistant skilled in infection control and patient education. Expertise in digital radiography, oral surgeries, bone grafting, implant placement, and general treatments. Cross-trained in front desk operations and proficient in dental software, enhancing collaborative care delivery. Focused on optimizing patient outcomes through effective communication and attentive monitoring during procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant/ OSHA COORDINATOR
Opulent Dental and Aesthetics
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and care.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments following strict infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Trained new dental assistants on office procedures and best practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies and ordered supplies to ensure seamless operations.
- Collaborated with the dental team to improve patient experiences directly.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
- Participated in team meetings to develop workflow strategies that enhanced overall productivity.
- Monitored patient progress throughout their visit to ensure a positive outcome from treatments provided.
- Implemented infection control policies when preparing treatment areas or disposing of hazardous waste materials.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Organized dental instruments and equipment prior to procedures to ensure efficiency.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records and health history to facilitate quick, accurate assessments and treatment by dentists.
Temp Assistant
Temp agency
San Antonio
12.2025 - 03.2026
Lead Dental Assistant and OSHA COORDINATOR
W Dental Group
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for procedures.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments using dental software systems.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment in compliance with regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior dental assistants on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with the dental team to improve workflow and patient care services.
- Conducted inventory management of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Prepared injection syringes for use in various dental procedures according to protocol standards.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
- Implemented infection control policies when preparing treatment areas or disposing of hazardous waste materials.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Arranged dental instruments and equipment meticulously on trays prior to procedures to ensure efficiency.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Captured dental diagnostic x-rays using precise techniques to assist dentists in identifying dental issues.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Supported the dental team by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Organized inventory of dental supplies and placed orders.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and patient interaction best practices.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
Dental Assistant
John Covert DDS And Associates
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided chairside support during various dental treatments and exams.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Sterilized instruments and prepared treatment rooms for procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Operated dental equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with the dental team to streamline workflow processes.
- Assisted in patient intake and maintained accurate dental records.
Lead Dental Assistant
La Cantera Dental
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted dentists during surgical procedures and patient examinations.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained appointment records efficiently.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Sterilized dental instruments and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with dental team to improve patient experience and workflow efficiency.
- Trained new dental assistants on office procedures and equipment usage.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and placed orders regularly.
- Administered desensitizing agents to patients before anesthetic administration.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
- Prepared injection syringes for use in various dental procedures according to protocol standards.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums, and dental arches.
- Implemented infection control policies when preparing treatment areas or disposing of hazardous waste materials.
Lead Dental Assistant
DR BRIAN HALE DENTISTRY
01.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Dental Assistant
My Hometown Dentist @potranco
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Managed patient records using dental software for efficient information retrieval.
- Trained new dental assistants on office protocols and patient care techniques.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized work environment.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow within the clinic.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies and placed orders as needed.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care.
- Maintained patient charts, including medical histories, medications, and allergies.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Registered Dental Assistant
Leon Springs Family Dental
San Antonio, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and equipment for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized work environment.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
Registered Dental Assistant
Enhance Dental
SATX
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and equipment for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized work environment.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Registered Dental Assistant
Smiley Dental & Orthodontics
San Antonio, Texas
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up necessary supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant license -
Concorde Career College
San Antonio, TxGed -
Austin Community College
Austin, TxSkills
- Dental radiography
- Dental software proficiency
- Dentrix proficiency
- Infection control
- Infection control proficiency
- Surgical procedures
- Surgical support
- Four-handed procedures
- Chairside assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Periodontics
- Orthodontic support
- Prosthodontic support
- Root canal assistance
- Dental impressions
- Dental appliance fabrication
- Instrument preparation
- Treatment delivery
- Patient record management
- Patient charting
- Electronic charting
- Diagnostic imaging
- Digital X-ray expertise
- Workflow optimization
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient schedule management
- Inventory management
- Equipment sterilization
- Equipment disinfection
- Treatment room preparation
- Exam room setups
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient accommodations
- Child dental care
- Patient education
- Oral hygiene education
- Preventive care
- Patient counseling
- Patient management
- Staff training
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Procedure support
- Sedation assistance
- Patient management
- Dental radiography
- Prosthodontic support
- Procedure support
Certification
- CPR/AED/FIRST-AID, 1 Hour, 05/17/27
- Bloodborne Pathogens, 1 Hour, 06/04/27
Other Relevant Experience
Promoted to Lead Dental Assistant within 8 months and selected to help open and establish a new practice location. Experienced in all aspects of general dentistry, including surgical extractions, implants, bone grafting, RCTs, temporary crowns, crown delivery, impressions, CBCT scans, FMXs, charting, clinical notes, whitening procedures, denture delivery, Essix retainers, and laboratory procedures. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in inventory management, office setup, and workflow optimization. Served as Lead Dental Assistant, OSHA Coordinator, Safety Officer, Marketing Coordinator, and team leader, overseeing OSHA and HIPAA compliance, radiology and safety binders, SDS/MSDS management, AED maintenance, monthly safety meetings, equipment maintenance, and office protocols. Cross-trained in hygiene and front office operations, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities and a team-first mindset. Known for exceptional dedication, leadership, professionalism, and a passion for patient care. Quick learner, highly motivated, and committed to helping practices grow while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and compliance.
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant/ OSHA COORDINATOR
Opulent Dental and Aesthetics
03.2026 - Current
Temp Assistant
Temp agency
12.2025 - 03.2026
Lead Dental Assistant and OSHA COORDINATOR
W Dental Group
06.2025 - 12.2025
Lead Dental Assistant
La Cantera Dental
12.2024 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant
John Covert DDS And Associates
01.2024 - 07.2025
Lead Dental Assistant
DR BRIAN HALE DENTISTRY
01.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Dental Assistant
My Hometown Dentist @potranco
01.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Dental Assistant
Leon Springs Family Dental
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
Enhance Dental
01.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Dental Assistant
Smiley Dental & Orthodontics
08.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Dental Assistant license -
Concorde Career College
Ged -
Austin Community College