Ayleen Reyes
San Jose,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant with years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental assistant
Dental Clinic
San Jose, California
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization of dental instruments and equipment for safe use.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-up communications effectively.
- Supported dentists by providing necessary tools during examinations and treatments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth clinic operations daily.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andrew P. Hill High School
San Jose06-2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Unitek College
San Jose, CASkills
- Patient education
- Digital radiography
- Infection control
- Appointment management
- Dental material preparation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Patient relations
- Patient services
- Emergency response preparedness
Certification
- CPR
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental assistant
Dental Clinic
01.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Andrew P. Hill High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Unitek College