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Brenda Garcia

Monee,IL

Summary

Experienced Dental Assistant with a passion for providing exceptional patient care and promoting oral health. Skilled in dental radiography, chairside assistance, and patient education. Demonstrated excellent communication and attention to detail, contributing to increased patient satisfaction and efficient dental procedures. Proven leadership in implementing sterilization protocols and advancing infection control practices. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Committed to lifelong learning and passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients. Ready to join a dynamic dental team and contribute to Gentle Dental's mission of accessible and integrated oral healthcare services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

All Heart Dental
12.2016 - Current
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
  • Mentored hygiene assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, and suctioning intraoral fluids.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Sales Associate

Express Clothing
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Education

No Degree - Dental Hygiene

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL

No Degree -

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Skills

  • Sealant Application
  • Preliminary Impressions
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Supply Ordering
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dentrix Practice Management Software
  • Autoclave Operation
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • Dental staff support
  • Treatment Room Breakdown
  • Dental impressions

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

All Heart Dental
12.2016 - Current

Sales Associate

Express Clothing
10.2016 - 08.2017

No Degree - Dental Hygiene

Prairie State College

No Degree -

Joliet Junior College

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