Jennifer Garcia
Laredo,TX
Summary
Experienced Dental Assistant with 9+ years in fast-paced dental practices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations, providing chairside assistance during procedures, and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Committed to delivering top-quality customer service for a comfortable and positive patient experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Laredo Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, showcasing strong dexterity and knowledge of dental anatomy.
- Maintained detailed records regarding treatment plans, progress notes, and consent forms to ensure continuity of care across visits.
- Ensured optimal patient safety through vigilant monitoring during surgeries and timely assistance to the surgeon.
- Upheld strict compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff alike.
Dental Assistant
Asclepius Dental
03.2015 - 11.2023
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Education
High School Diploma -
JB Alexander High School
Skills
- Restorative Dentistry
- Taking X-Rays
- Treatment Room Setup
- Sterilization Techniques
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Exam Room Setups
- Restorative Procedures
- Patient Schedule Management
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Dental Radiography
- Emergency Dental Care
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Occlusal Registrations
- Patient Care Standards
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Flow Management
- Oral Health Assessments
- Preliminary Impressions
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Organization and Prioritization
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Medical Charting
- Customer Service
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Dental Hygiene
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Oral X-Rays
- Chairside Assistance
- Oral Healthcare
- Patient Records Gathering
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Contact
Laredo, TX 78040
Education and Training
other,Laredo Tx
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Laredo Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
11.2023 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
Asclepius Dental
03.2015 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
JB Alexander High School