Gisselle Altuzar
Grand Prairie
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Westmoreland Heights dental
Dallas
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Performed radiographic imaging to assist in diagnostic evaluations.
- Supported the team in maintaining a clean and organized clinic environment.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed.
Registered Dental Assistant
Omega dental
Bedford
Registered Dental Assistant
Smilecloud Family dental
Dallas
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Education
Dentistry
Universidad Pablo Guardado Chávez
Mexico, MESkills
- Radiographic imaging
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Chairside assistance
- Dental procedures
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Periodontal treatment support
- Oral surgery
- Patient care excellence
- Exam room setups
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Oral X-rays
- Oral healthcare
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Westmoreland Heights dental
02.2026 - Current
Dentistry
Universidad Pablo Guardado Chávez
Registered Dental Assistant
Omega dental
Registered Dental Assistant
Smilecloud Family dental