Brenda Marroquin-Gonzalez
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Highly motivated, and Dedicated entry-level dental assistant committed to furthering skills within career. Proficient in-patient education, chair-side assistance, and infection control. Committed to maintaining a professional, safe, comforting and clean environment ensuring exceptional patient care. Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients.
Overview
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2
Languages
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smiles of Fort Myers
Fort Myers, Florida
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow to minimize wait times in the clinic.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Sterilized dental tools and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Cleaned treatment rooms thoroughly to maintain hygiene standards. and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Documented patient records, detailing procedures performed and notes added to charts for accurate patient history.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Built loyal patient following by providing empathetic and caring service, enhancing patient retention.
- Prepared patients for anesthesia by providing desensitizing agents as instructed by dentists.
- Ensured a clean and welcoming environment for patients in the waiting area.
Education
Dental Assisting Certifications - Dental Assistant
Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL06-2026
High School Diploma -
East Lee County HS
Lehigh Acres, FL05-2024
Skills
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental material preparation
- Dental radiography
- Instrument selection
- Four-handed procedures
- Room disinfection
- Infection control
- Record documentation
- Patient scheduling
- Knowledgeable in Dentrix
- Patient education
- Patient support
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smiles of Fort Myers
06.2026 - 08.2026
Dental Assisting Certifications - Dental Assistant
Cape Coral Technical College
High School Diploma -
East Lee County HS