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Denise Sanchez DDS

Denise Sanchez DDS

Torrance,CA

Summary

Hello there, Denise Sanchez here, a 2024 USC DDS graduate looking for a dentist position. With 15 years of experience in dentistry as a Registered Dental Assistant prior to dental school, I am organized and dependable, and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Please find the attached resume which displays a unique set of skills through experience in dental school, as well experience as a Teaching Assistant, Dental Assisting Instructor, Dental Clinic Program Manager, and Registered Dental Assistant.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Beverly Hills Dental Lab
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Performed general chair-side duties, radiographs, assisted with photography, sterilization.

Registered Dental Assistant

WLA Dental Center
West LA, CA
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Chairside assisting, radiographs, alginate impressions, intraoral/extraoral photos, sterilization, weekly equipment maintenance, developed dental assisting policy and procedure manual.

RDA Dental Assisting Instructor

Charter College
Lancaster CA
03.2018 - 07.2019
  • Prepare dental assisting lectures, activities, and lab procedures, established partnerships with participating externship host offices.

RDA Dental Clinic Manager

MEND Dental Clinic
Pacoima, CA
01.2008 - 03.2018
  • Managed non-profit dental clinic including volunteer recruitment, training program development, and employee supervision.
  • Establish patient Oral Hygiene Education Program.
  • Establish MOU with dental schools for student rotations, prepared grant proposals, and obtained donations.
  • Performed RDA duties when volunteers unavailable.

Education

DDS -

University of Southern California
Los Angeles
2024

Biology - BA

CSU Northridge
Northridge
01.2020

Dental Assisting -

AVUHSD
Palmdale, CA
01.2006

Skills

    Effective Communication

    Dental Assistant Training

    Patient Engagement

    Safety protocols and policies

    Behavior Management

    Peer Mentoring

Volunteer Experience

  • USC Special Patients Selective, USC Mobile Clinic Core Selective, USC URM Core Selective
  • San Fernando Valley Dental Society: Dental Assisting Introduction Seminar
  • Give a Kid a Smile Events
  • AYSO Youth Soccer

Additional Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Beverly Hills Dental Lab
01.2020 - 08.2020

Registered Dental Assistant

WLA Dental Center
07.2019 - 03.2020

RDA Dental Assisting Instructor

Charter College
03.2018 - 07.2019

RDA Dental Clinic Manager

MEND Dental Clinic
01.2008 - 03.2018

DDS -

University of Southern California

Biology - BA

CSU Northridge

Dental Assisting -

AVUHSD
Denise Sanchez DDS