Jorge Aldana Cifuentes
San Pablo,CA
Summary
Bay Area-raised and people-driven, years spent coaching youth athletes, nurturing young learners, and supporting patients across clinical settings have shaped an instinct for care that goes far beyond technical skill. As a dental assistant, with experience in four-handed dentistry, crown and filling procedures, intraoral scanning, and oral surgery has built both the clinical competency and the chairside manner that patients deserve. A UCSB Sociology graduate, Division I Men's Soccer athlete, and three-time All-Big West Academic honoree, the academic and athletic journey has been defined by the same values that draw toward dentistry — dedication, teamwork, and genuine service to others. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a heart for underserved communities and certifications spanning CPR, radiation safety, infection control, and aesthetic dentistry, dentistry has never just been a career path — it has always been a calling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pinole Family Dental
Pinole, CA
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments following safety protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote preventative care.
- Provided four-handed dentistry assistance, anticipating procedural needs and enabling efficient, uninterrupted workflow
- Chairside assistance during restorative and cosmetic procedures including composite fillings, crown preparations, and intraoral digital scanning
Dental Surgery Assistant
Pinole Periodontics & Dental Implants
Pinole, CA
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted with patient preparation and education for periodontal surgical procedures.
- Ensured sterilization of instruments and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, optimizing stock levels for efficiency.
- Provided four-handed dentistry assistance, anticipating procedural needs and enabling efficient, uninterrupted workflow
- Chairside assistance during procedures of laser surgery, gum & bone graft, scaling & root planing, pinhole technique, extractions, CBCT and intraoral scans,
Dental Assistant
Walnut Creek Dental
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Four-handed dentistry assistance across restorative, preventive, and specialty procedures
- Instrument sterilization and infection-control protocol compliance
- Patient intake, education, and chairside manner in a bilingual (English/Spanish) setting
- Front office procedures including scheduling and patient records management
- Collaborative team member supporting seamless daily clinic operations
- Massood Darvishzadeh, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Shadow
Michajlenko Walter, MD
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Observed surgical procedures and post-operative care in a specialist setting
- Assisted with front office workflows and patient intake documentation
- Developed professionalism and understanding of patient experience in surgical contexts
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Event Staff Supervisor
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated event operations with team members and external organizers
- Provided a safe, professional environment for student-athletes, coaches, and attendees
- Developed strong organizational and leadership skills in fast-paced environments
Youth Soccer Coach (U10–U15)
The Marin Football Club (Marin FC)
San Rafael, CA
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Designed and led training sessions focused on technical skills and teamwork
- Mentored youth athletes, fostering personal growth and sportsmanship
Warehouse Manager
Astro Jump (Northbay)
San Rafael, CA
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed equipment setup, supervision, teardown, and logistics for events
- Ensured child and family safety; provided attentive, friendly customer service
Part-Time Teacher
Old Gallinas Children's Center
San Rafael, CA
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Educated and supervised children ages 4–13 in a structured after-school environment
- Built strong relationships with children, parents, and staff through empathetic communication
Education
Bachelor of Sociology -
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA01-2024
Associate of Arts -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA01-2021
High School Diploma -
Terra Linda High School
San Rafael, CA06-2018
Skills
- Bilingual (English / Spanish)
- Detail-Oriented & Highly Organized
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solver
- Highly Coachable
- Caring & Compassionate
- Professional Chairside Manner
- Team Collaboration
- Strong manual dexterity
- Four-handed procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Outgoing & Responsible
Certification
- Dental Board Approved Radiation Safety Course
- CPR & First Aid Certified — American Heart Association (2024)
- Fundamentals of Aesthetic Dentistry Certificate — University of Hong Kong (2024)
- Board Approved Infection Control
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification (2019)
- All Big West Academic Honors — 2022, 2023, 2024
- Big West All-Academic Team — 2021, 2022, 2023
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pinole Family Dental
07.2025 - 02.2026
Dental Surgery Assistant
Pinole Periodontics & Dental Implants
04.2025 - 02.2026
Dental Assistant
Walnut Creek Dental
08.2024 - 02.2025
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Shadow
Michajlenko Walter, MD
11.2023 - 06.2024
Event Staff Supervisor
University of California, Santa Barbara
01.2022 - 06.2024
Youth Soccer Coach (U10–U15)
The Marin Football Club (Marin FC)
06.2020 - 07.2021
Warehouse Manager
Astro Jump (Northbay)
07.2017 - 01.2020
Part-Time Teacher
Old Gallinas Children's Center
08.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Sociology -
University of California, Santa Barbara
Associate of Arts -
Santa Rosa Junior College
High School Diploma -
Terra Linda High School