Azura Gallegos
Riverside,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Dental Assistant with a strong work ethic and a passion for providing high-quality patient care. Skilled in chairside assisting, sterilization, and patient education, with experience working with patients of all ages, including children. Adept at creating a comfortable and reassuring environment, especially for younger patients, while maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced setting. Always eager to take on new tasks, expand skills, and contribute to a well-functioning dental team. Known for professionalism, strong communication, and a patient-centered approach.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Dixons San Diego Pediatric Dental Group
San Diego, CA
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Prepared treatment rooms for pediatric dental procedures and ensured cleanliness.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and various dental procedures.
- Educated children and parents on proper oral hygiene techniques and care.
- Took dental radiographs while ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Collaborated with team members to create a welcoming environment for children.
Registered Dental Assistant
Encinitas Pediatric Dentristry & Orthodontics
Encinitas, California
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Prepared treatment rooms for pediatric dental procedures and ensured cleanliness.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and various dental procedures.
- Educated children and parents on proper oral hygiene techniques and care.
- Performed coronal polishing.
- Performed intraoral procedures including coronal polishing and sealants placement.
- Assisted dental professionals during patient procedures and treatments.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained cleanliness of work area.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary tools and materials for procedures.
- Recorded patient information and updated medical histories accurately.
Registered Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Funzone
Ontario , ca
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
- Chairside assisting the provider in the administration of local anesthetics, nitrous oxide sedation, and entirety of treatment.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Coronal polishing on young patients.
- Created a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Comforted and supported children with special needs or sensory sensitivities.
Education
Dental Assisting -
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CASkills
- Infection control proficiency
- Assisting in IV sedation procedures
- Taking accurate impressions
- Application of fluoride and sealants
- Coronal polishing
- Taking and processing X-rays
- Chairside assisting in pediatric procedures (fillings, extractions, therapeutic pulpotomy, etc)
- Communicating effectively with parents about treatment plans and post-care instructions
- Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments efficiently
- Dentrix proficiency
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Time management capabilities
- Four-handed procedures
- Stress management techniques
- Multitasking
Licenses
- Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Dixons San Diego Pediatric Dental Group
03.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Dental Assistant
Encinitas Pediatric Dentristry & Orthodontics
02.2025 - 03.2025
Registered Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Funzone
03.2024 - 02.2025
Dental Assisting -
Concorde Career College