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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
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Performed general chair-side duties, radiographs, assisted with photography, sterilization.

Registered Dental Assistant

WLA Dental Center
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
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
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