Daleah Perez
Stamford,CT
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Dental Assistant with 5+ years of experience supporting general, restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, surgical, and pediatric dentistry. Skilled in four-handed dentistry, CBCT and digital radiography, intraoral scanning, and assisting with complex procedures, including implant crown restorations, bone grafting, root canal therapy, crowns, veneers, extractions, and denture cases. Known for anticipating provider needs, strong attention to detail, and providing calm, reassuring patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dentistry of Westchester
White Plains, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted chairside in surgical, restorative, endodontic, and cosmetic procedures, ensuring smooth execution of treatments including bone grafting, root canal therapy, implant crowns, crowns, veneers, composite fillings, and amalgam replacement
- Assist throughout implant restorative cases, including digital scanning and delivery of implant crowns
- Support comprehensive restorative and cosmetic cases, preparing materials and instrumentation while anticipating provider needs throughout treatment
- Perform CBCT imaging, digital radiographs, and intraoral scanning to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative procedures
- Educate and reassure patients before and during treatment, helping create a comfortable experience during complex and multi-step procedures
- Organized and maintained fully prepared operatories, coordinating clinical flow to support efficiency in fast-paced practice offering advanced dental services
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Norwalk, CT
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided chairside assistance during complex extractions, crown procedures, and other advanced dental treatments
- Managed high volume of denture cases, including relines and adjustments, enhancing patient comfort and fit
- Performed CBCT scans and diagnostic radiographs, including panoramic, periapical, and bitewing imaging
- Fabricated temporary crowns and assisted with impressions, pouring dental models, and digital scanning
- Supported patients with dental anxiety before and during complex procedures to promote comfort and cooperation
Dental Assistant
Stein Dental
Stamford, CT
01.2023 - 06.2026
- Supported general dentistry procedures through chairside assisting, operatory preparation, and efficient room turnover
- Managed instrument sterilization and disinfection, ensuring instruments and treatment areas were properly prepared for patient care
- Prepared procedure-specific trays, instruments, materials, facilitating streamlined clinical workflow
- Assisted with impressions, poured dental models, conducted digital scanning, contributing to accurate patient treatment outcomes
- Cleaned, processed, organized instruments for general, endodontic, orthodontic procedures, ensuring readiness for patient care
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Dental care kids
Stamford, CT
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Progressed from Dental Assistant to Treatment Coordinator within a high-volume, multi-specialty pediatric dental practice
- Provided four-handed chairside assistance for fillings, crowns, extractions, and preventive procedures
- Educated patients and families on oral health, treatment options, and preventive care
- Presented detailed treatment plans with costs and financing options, enabling families to make informed decisions about care
- Presented treatment plans, including costs and financing options, helping families understand recommended treatment
Education
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Science
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY 09.2018 - 05.2021
Skills
- Patient rapport, compassionate care, and anxiety management
- Treatment plan communication and patient education
- assisting and clinical workflow efficiency
- Treatment room preparation and organization
- Adaptability across multiple dental specialties
- Problem-solving in fast-paced clinical settings
- Attention to detail and clinical accuracy
- Team communication and collaborative care
- Dental radiography
- Four-handed dentistry
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dentistry of Westchester
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2023 - 07.2024
Dental Assistant
Stein Dental
01.2023 - 06.2026
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Dental care kids
05.2021 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Science
Westchester Community College
09.2018 - 05.2021