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DERIKA RAMIREZ

New Braunfels

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) with proven leadership as a Lead RDA. Currently pursuing Dental Hygiene to expand expertise.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Lakes Dental
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in patient procedures and ensured efficient workflow.
  • Maintained sterilization protocols and prepared treatment rooms.

Dental Assistant

Manlove Dental
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided chairside assistance for general dentistry.
  • Supported patient education and comfort throughout treatment.

Lead Dental Assistant

Sinton Dental & Orthodontics
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Trained and supervised new assistants.
  • Coordinated treatment scheduling and patient flow.

Dental Assistant

All Star Children’s Dentistry
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Specialized in pediatric patient support and comfort.

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

Education

Dental Hygiene

Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX

Dental Hygiene

Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX
08.2025

Dental Assisting Certificate - undefined

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2012

Skills

  • Clinical: Radiography, Sterilization, Treatment Set-Up, Chairside Assistance
  • Administrative: Time Management, Team Leadership, Scheduling, Lead RDA Duties
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Dentrix/Eagle Soft

Certification

  • CPR/AED & Basic First Aid
  • Coronal Polishing Certified
  • Nitrous Oxide Certified

Timeline

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 Hygiene

Texas State Technical College

Dental Assisting Certificate - undefined

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute

Dental Hygiene

Palo Alto College

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