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Dolly Mendoza

Dolly Mendoza

Garland

Summary

Highly dedicated dental assistant with 22 years of experience in providing comprehensive support to dentists and hygienists. Skilled in managing patient records, preparing treatment areas, and assisting in a variety of dental procedures. Strong organizational skills and maintaining a sterile environment to prioritize patient comfort and safety. Experienced in charting patient care, sterilization, X-rays, and support for oral surgeries, cosmetic treatments, and implants, I believe in treating patients the way I would like to be treated.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Willow Bend Dental
Plano
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures and examinations.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness in treatment areas.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
  • Communicated with patients to address concerns and provide reassurance.
  • Participated in team meetings to improve patient care processes and workflows.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient and the following day.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data, and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments.
  • Worked in fast-paced offices.
  • Assisted in patient preparation for wisdom teeth extraction, implants, cosmetics, veneers, crowns, fillings, and root canal.

Dental Assistant

Arthur Luk, DDS
Richardson
07.2000 - 01.2017

Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental
Garland
01.1999 - 07.2000

Dental Assistant

Peter Hoffman DDS
Richardson
01.1996 - 12.1998

Education

GED -

Rowlett High School
Rowlett, TX
05-1996

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Dental procedure assistance
  • Patient record maintenance
  • Patient records gathering
  • Endodontic procedure assistance
  • Surgical setup
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Chair-side support
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Dental impressions
  • Taking X-rays traditional
  • Digital X-ray
  • Panoramic X-ray

Certification

  • CPR Renewal 5/20/2027
  • Registered Dental Assistant Renewal 5/31/2027
  • Nitrous Sedation certified July 28,2012.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Willow Bend Dental
01.2018 - 07.2019

Dental Assistant

Arthur Luk, DDS
07.2000 - 01.2017

Dental Assistant

Monarch Dental
01.1999 - 07.2000

Dental Assistant

Peter Hoffman DDS
01.1996 - 12.1998

GED -

Rowlett High School

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