Justice Aguilar
Manila,AR
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with expertise in infection control and patient care. Supported dental procedures through instrument sterilization and patient education. Managed radiographs and prepared materials to enhance clinical efficiency. Maintained organized operatories and ensured accurate patient record documentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Anthony Bartels Family Dentistry
Jonesboro
10.2024 - Current
- Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control standards in clinic areas.
- Assisted dentists during fillings, crowns, and routine oral exams.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Educated patients on home care and post-treatment instructions.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Dental Assistant
Jonesboro Dental Care
Jonesboro, AR
04.2023 - 10.2026
- Assisted dentists during fillings, crowns, and routine oral exams.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control standards in clinic areas.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Stocked supplies and organized operatories for daily patient care.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Recorded patient chart notes and updated dental records accurately.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Educated patients on home care and post-treatment instructions.
Dental Assistant
Taylor Wagner Family Dentistry
Jonesboro
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted dentists during fillings, crowns, and routine oral exams.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control standards in clinic areas.
- Took digital x-rays and organized imaging files for provider review.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Recorded patient chart notes and updated dental records accurately.
- Educated patients on home care and post-treatment instructions.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Stocked supplies and organized operatories for daily patient care.
- Managed appointment flow and supported front desk scheduling needs.
Dental Assistant
DDS Denture and Implants
Jonesboro, Arkansas
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control standards in clinic areas.
- Assisted dentists during fillings, crowns, and routine oral exams.
- Recorded patient chart notes and updated dental records accurately.
- Took digital x-rays and organized imaging files for provider review.
- Educated patients on home care and post-treatment instructions.
- Stocked supplies and organized operatories for daily patient care.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Dental Assistant
Higginbotham Family Dental
Blytheville, Arkansas
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Prepared treatment rooms for Higginbotham Family Dental appointments and procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control standards in clinic areas.
- Assisted dentists during fillings, crowns, and routine oral exams.
- Recorded patient chart notes and updated dental records accurately.
- Took digital x-rays and organized imaging files for provider review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate For Dental Assistant
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, ARSkills
- Chairside assistance
- Digital radiography
- Infection control
- Instrument sterilization
- Impression taking
- Dental charting
- Appointment scheduling
- Insurance billing
- Software proficiency
Affiliations
While in college, my class volunteered for MidMom and ARMom to experience the true meaning of giving back to the community. Just being able to help other and see them leave with a perfect smile again is what makes me love my job more and more every day.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Anthony Bartels Family Dentistry
10.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Jonesboro Dental Care
04.2023 - 10.2026
Dental Assistant
Taylor Wagner Family Dentistry
04.2021 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant
DDS Denture and Implants
06.2020 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant
Higginbotham Family Dental
06.2016 - 06.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate For Dental Assistant
Arkansas Northeastern College