Derika Jimenez
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with 12+ years of experience in general and pediatric dentistry. Willing to train and learn any dentistry specialty. Skilled in patient care, radiography, sterilization, and chairside assistance. Certified in CPR/AED, Coronal Polishing, and Nitrous Oxide administration. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Currently pursuing Dental Hygiene to expand expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
PDS Health - New Braunfels Modern Dentistry
New Braunfels, TX
08.2025 - Current
Chair-side assisted
Set up treatment rooms
Make temps
Cerec same day crowns
iTero scanning
Xrays- FMX, Pano, CBCT 3D
OHI Patient care
Dental Assistant
Lakes Dental
Edinburg, TX
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in patient procedures and ensured efficient workflow.
- Maintained sterilization protocols and prepared treatment rooms.
Dental Assistant
Manlove Dental
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided chairside assistance for general dentistry.
- Supported patient education and comfort throughout treatment.
Lead Dental Assistant
Sinton Dental & Orthodontics
Sinton, TX
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Trained and supervised new assistants.
- Coordinated treatment scheduling and patient flow.
Dental Assistant
All Star Children’s Dentistry
Harker Heights, TX
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Specialized in pediatric patient support and comfort.
Dental Assistant
Cove Choice Dental
Copperas Cove, TX
01.2016 - 12.2016
Lead Dental Assistant
La Costa Dental
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2013 - 12.2015
Dental Assistant
Wondersmile
Beeville, TX
01.2013 - 10.2013
Education
Dental Hygiene
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TXDental Hygiene
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX08-2025
Dental Assisting Certificate - undefined
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Corpus Christi, TX12-2012
Skills
- Clinical: Radiography, Sterilization, Treatment Set-Up, Chairside Assistance, crown temps, itero scanning
- Administrative: Time Management, Team Leadership, Scheduling, Lead RDA Duties
Certification
- CPR/AED & Basic First Aid
- Coronal Polishing Certified
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
PDS Health - New Braunfels Modern Dentistry
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lakes Dental
02.2025 - 07.2025
Dental Assistant
Manlove Dental
01.2020 - 03.2021
Lead Dental Assistant
Sinton Dental & Orthodontics
02.2019 - 11.2019
Dental Assistant
All Star Children’s Dentistry
01.2017 - 09.2018
Dental Assistant
Cove Choice Dental
01.2016 - 12.2016
Lead Dental Assistant
La Costa Dental
12.2013 - 12.2015
Dental Assistant
Wondersmile
01.2013 - 10.2013
Dental Assisting Certificate - undefined
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Dental Hygiene
Palo Alto College
Dental Hygiene
Texas State Technical College