Jennifer Rostro Melgar
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Brident Dental & Orthodontics, proficient in dental radiography and infection control. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through efficient chairside assistance and meticulous sterilization techniques. Recognized for strong team collaboration and maintaining a sterile environment, ensuring optimal safety and care during procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Dental Assistant
Connect Dental Specialists
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Server
Pappasitos’s Cantina
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant
The College of Health Care Professions
TX06.2020
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Treatment room breakdown
- Sanitation protocols
- Oral surgery assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
05.2022 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant
Connect Dental Specialists
06.2021 - 04.2022
Server
Pappasitos’s Cantina
05.2018 - 08.2019
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant
The College of Health Care Professions
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