Gloria Medina
El Paso,TX
Summary
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RDA
Aventura dental
El Paso, TX, Tx
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Assisted dentists during procedures by ensuring timely availability of necessary tools and materials.
- Produced bitewing, panoramic, and periapical X-ray images for dentist's diagnostic review.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays, and surfaces to uphold cleanliness and safety standards in dental office.
- Administered desensitizing agents to patients before anesthetic administration.
Teacher Assistent
Future Scholars Child Care & Learning Center
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained compliance with school policies and classroom regulations to create a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced research capabilities by implementing innovative methodologies and techniques in scholarly studies.
- Collaborated with fellow scholars for interdisciplinary research projects, resulting in high-quality publications and presentations.
- Conducted comprehensive searches in library and scholarly databases to gather essential information for research projects.
Dentist
Zona Dental
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Completed tasks independently, showcasing self-motivation.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated with team members to manage individual tasks effectively, enhancing overall workflow.
- Adapted swiftly to new processes and responsibilities in dynamic settings.
- Assisted team members and maintained a positive attitude to foster a supportive work environment.
- Pursued learning opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Beas
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentist's evaluations.
- Prepared and organized patient x-rays and images for efficient review by dentist.
- Ensured clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection risks.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, organized treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to ensure readiness for next patient and uphold health and safety standards.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Wisdom RDA
El Paso, TX04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Dentist
UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICA DEL NORTE
CD.JUÁREZ , MXHigh School Diploma -
Colegio Obregon
Cd. Juarez, MXSkills
- Dental radiography
- Oral X-rays
- Restorative dentistry
- Restorative procedure assistance
- Pediatric dental care
- Four-handed dentistry
- Chair-side support
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Dental impressions
- Equip sterilization
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Room disinfection
- Exam room setups
- Dentrix proficiency
- Dental patient management
- OSHA regulations
Timeline
RDA
Aventura dental
04.2025 - Current
Teacher Assistent
Future Scholars Child Care & Learning Center
04.2023 - 11.2024
Dentist
Zona Dental
01.2019 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Dr. Beas
09.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Wisdom RDA
Bachelor of Science - Dentist
UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICA DEL NORTE
High School Diploma -
Colegio Obregon