Destiny M. Garcia
Lompoc,CA
Summary
I am a Dynamic Lead Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Aspen Dental, excelling in patient care both clinical and front side of the office. Adept at mentoring staff and streamlining processes, enhancing team performance. Strong interpersonal communication skills and multilingual abilities contribute to exceptional patient experiences, care and efficient operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and management, ensuring efficient workflow during appointments.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain high safety standards.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop streamlined processes for patient care.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Registered Dental Assistant
Idea Family Dentistry and Orthodontic
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in patient intake and maintained accurate dental records.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments following strict safety protocols.
- Supported dentists during procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and proper oral hygiene practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Certificate - Dental
California Dental Certification
San Diego, CA08-2025
BLS Certification - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Santa Maria, CA03-2025
RDA Certification - Dental
South Texas Vocational Institution
McAllen, TX12-2021
Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Patient charting
- Infection control proficiency
- Dental staff support
- Patient care coordination
- Multilingual communication
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
04.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Idea Family Dentistry and Orthodontic
05.2023 - 12.2023
Certificate - Dental
California Dental Certification
BLS Certification - Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
RDA Certification - Dental
South Texas Vocational Institution