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Cynthia Valdez

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Well seasoned Orthodontic Assistant experienced in fast paced orthodontic practices. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Oliver Family Orthodontics
San Antonio , TX
07.2021 - Current
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.

RDA

UT Health San Antonio Tx
San Antonio
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Provided support in a variety of areas at the Faculty Practice clinic, including Pediatric and Orthodontics
  • Excited for the challenges anticipated in a new role in pediatric dentistry.
  • I gained confidence and knowledge in the 10 months working in this part of the clinic.
  • Returned to collaborating solely with orthodontic residents, enhancing their training experience.

RDA

Dr.Joel Martinez DDS
Mcallen
05.2006 - 05.2017
  • As a new dental assistant, I gained chair side experience and underwent through various challenges
  • I became comfortable and knowledgeable of different anatomy that the human facial characteristics may have
  • It was here that I knew I had made the right decision in taking this path through the dental field.

Education

High School Diploma -

Economedes High School
Edinburg, TX
05-2005

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

San Antonio College of Medical And Dental Assisting
Pharr, TX

Skills

  • Taking full patients records
  • Placing and removing arch wires
  • Placing Separators & Bonding RPE
  • Assisted Pedo/Ortho chair side
  • HIPPA/OSHA Trained
  • Ordering Inventory
  • Bonding lingual retainers
  • Patient management
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Fabricating Essex Retainers
  • Some administration duties
  • Patient Relations
  • Strong writing and verbal skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Oliver Family Orthodontics
07.2021 - Current

RDA

UT Health San Antonio Tx
08.2017 - 06.2021

RDA

Dr.Joel Martinez DDS
05.2006 - 05.2017

High School Diploma -

Economedes High School

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

San Antonio College of Medical And Dental Assisting
Cynthia Valdez