Debra Gomez
Hewitt,Texas
Summary
Energetic and self-motivated Dental Assistant with experience in 4-handed dentistry, radiology, laboratory, sterilization and clerical duties. Enthusiastic about dental health and enjoy educating patients about dental care, hygiene, and preventative techniques. Superb knowledge of clinical procedures and dental terminology. Focused on providing exceptional patient care and excels in fast-paced environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
2020.08 - 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Registered Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
2019.02 - 2020.06
Registered Dental Assistant
Acre Wood Dental, Dr. Johnson DDS
2017.02 - 2019.01
Registered Dental Assistant
Verbena Family Dentistry, Dr. Safvi DDS
2014.03 - 2016.06
Registered Dental Assistant
Ted Lawson DDS
2006.07 - 2013.05
Dental Assistant
Dr. Armstrong DDS
2001.09 - 2005.08
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX08.2024
Temple College
Temple, Texas07.2014
McLennan Community College
Waco, Texas01.2013
Texas State Technical College
Waco, Texas01.2000
Skills
- Experience with dentrix and practice works dental software
- Taking impressions and fabricating whitening trays
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
- Record treatment information in patient records
- Expose dental diagnostics x-rays
- Prepare patients, disinfect and sterilize instruments, setup instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during procedures
- Assist dentist in general and orthodontics procedures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
2020.08 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
2019.02 - 2020.06
Registered Dental Assistant
Acre Wood Dental, Dr. Johnson DDS
2017.02 - 2019.01
Registered Dental Assistant
Verbena Family Dentistry, Dr. Safvi DDS
2014.03 - 2016.06
Registered Dental Assistant
Ted Lawson DDS
2006.07 - 2013.05
Dental Assistant
Dr. Armstrong DDS
2001.09 - 2005.08
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
McLennan Community College
Temple College
McLennan Community College
Texas State Technical College
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