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Dennice Nunez
National City,CA
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Reliable customer service worker with 6 years of client-focused positions, ranging from retail to food. Superior work ethic combined with desire to help achieve company goals.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
04.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Cold Stone Creamery
Shift Leader
05.2017 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Hello Kids Dentistry
Dental Assistant
06.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Victoria Secret
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
11.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
Education
South Western CollegeChula Vista, CA
Bachelor of Science from Dental Hygiene
06.2026
West Coast College of Dental AssistingBothell, WA
Dental Assisting Certification
07.2020
Henry M. Jackson High SchoolMill Creek, WA
High School Diploma
06.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Epic software
- 2 years of CEREC experience
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Dental Impressions
- Radiography Safety
- Cash Handling
- Staff Training
- Client Service
- Product Promotion
- Stocking and Replenishing
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
11.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
04.2021 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant
Hello Kids Dentistry
06.2020 - 12.2020
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Victoria Secret
11.2019 - 02.2020
Shift Leader
Cold Stone Creamery
05.2017 - 06.2022
South Western College
Bachelor of Science from Dental Hygiene
West Coast College of Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting Certification
Henry M. Jackson High School
High School Diploma
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