Brenda Munoz
Merced,CA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and a strong commitment to continuing education. Excelled at Hoyjberg Family Orthodontics by enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional chairside assistance and oral hygiene education. Demonstrates professionalism and etiquette, alongside adeptness in equipment sterilization and patient education, contributing to improved dental care and office efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/orthodontic Assistant
Lulette Family Orthodontics
Turlock, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Delivered Invisalign and added attachments to pts
- Scanned for crowns, and ortho treatment
- Pano/ ceph
Orthodontic Assistant
Hoyjberg Family Orthodontics
Modesto, CA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Used itero scan to create retainers and molds
- Took pano/ ceph
- Deliver retainers
- Delivered initial Invisalign aligners with attachments
Dental Assistant
Dr. Chang Family Dentistry
Merced Ca
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Dental Advantage
Madera Ca 2021
Associates - Dental Hygiene
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CANatural Sciences
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CAHigh School Diploma -
Merced High School
Merced Ca 05.2019
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Restorative procedures
- Knowledgeable in software
- Continuing education commitment
Certification
Dental assisting,
Orthodontic assistant,
Ultrasonic scaler,
CPR
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Hoyjberg Family Orthodontics
01.2023 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant/orthodontic Assistant
Lulette Family Orthodontics
06.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Chang Family Dentistry
06.2016 - 05.2020
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Dental Advantage
Associates - Dental Hygiene
San Joaquin Valley College
Natural Sciences
Modesto Junior College
High School Diploma -
Merced High School