Carlos E. Espinoza Armendariz. RDH
Tucson,Az
Summary
Dental hygienist trained in providing preventive oral health care and supporting dentists in the diagnosis and management of dental disease. Skilled in reviewing medical histories, performing periodontal charting, taking radiographs, and removing plaque and calculus through scaling procedures. Committed to maintaining strict infection control standards and creating a safe, comfortable environment for patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Tucson Crowns
05.2023 - Current
- Efficient with four handed dentistry, scanning with trios intraoral scanner and cementing final crowns.
- Scheduled and set up appointments for treatment.
- Set up trays and rooms for treatment, take preliminary impressions for fabrication of temporary crowns or bridges once tooth/teeth are prepped.
Dental Assistant, Lead Dental Assistant and Endodontist Specialty Assistant
Aspen Dental
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Making sure chair side assisting was fast and efficient with four handed dentistry.
- Made the schedule, assigned columns to other dental assistants for workflow of the day.
- Oversaw ordering, restocking, and making sure the dentist’s had what they needed to complete their jobs.
- Trained all new dental assistants and grading their overall performance to determine if they were ready.
- Assisted during implant placement, scanning for restorative crowns, bridges, and implant crowns with iTero intraoral scanner.
- Fabricating and placing temporary crowns and bridges.
- Assisted during fillings, and oral surgeries.
- Trained in CBCT 3D imaging and diagnosing.
- As an endodontist specialist assistant, I worked every Monday and Wednesday, preparing endodontic files, scheduling patients, and doing chair side treatments to save teeth with root canals.
- Proficient with x-rays, suctioning and setting up trays for treatments.
Education
Pima Community College
Skills
* Skilled in periodontal charting, dental radiography, scaling and root planing, and the removal of plaque and calculus to support preventive oral health care
* Experienced in applying fluoride treatments and sealants, performing oral cancer screenings, and maintaining strict infection control and sterilization procedures Strong ability to review medical histories, document patient care through electronic dental records, and educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices
* Committed to providing compassionate patient care while working collaboratively with dentists and dental teams
Licensure and Certifications
- RDH AZ
- Local Anesthesia Certified AZ (July 2026)
- Nitrous Oxide Certified (July 2026)
- Laser Certified (July 2026)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Tucson Crowns
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant, Lead Dental Assistant and Endodontist Specialty Assistant
Aspen Dental
08.2018 - 05.2022
Pima Community College