Karina Perea
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant with strong clinical and administrative experience in fast-paced dental environments. Skilled in chairside assisting, patient care, radiography, sterilization, and infection control procedures. Committed to providing a comfortable and positive patient experience while supporting dentists in delivering high-quality care. Demonstrates excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills, with a strong focus on efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety. Eager to contribute to a professional dental team and continue growing within the field. Bilingual in Spanish and English, certified in CPR, and committed to delivering high-quality dental care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Clear Lake Dental Care
Webster, TX
06.2022 - 07.2026
- Assisted with patient intake, ensuring accurate medical histories and treatment records.
- Prepared examination rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained infection control protocols.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and best practices to maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental
Astrodome Career Center
Houston, TX05.2015
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chávez High School
Houston, TX05.2011
Skills
Detail-oriented mindset, Multitasking, Electronic charting, Oral hygiene education, Four-handed procedures, Patient education, Patient scheduling, HIPAA compliance, OSHA regulations, Infection Control
Alginate Impressions, Bridges, Chair Side Assistance, Composite Assisting, General Dentistry, Alveoloplasty, Appointment Scheduling, Bleaching, Bone Grafting, Calculus Removal, Implants, Lasers, Invisalign, Veneers, Desensitization
Removable Prosthodontics, Endodontic Assisting, Oral Surgery Assisting, Pedodontics Assisting, Cosmetic Assisting
Microsoft Office, Power Practice, Practice Works, DEXIS, NOMAD Pro, Open Dental, Intraoral Camera, Medit, Dandy, X-rays - Digital, X-rays - Film
Monitored Conscience Sedation, IV Sedation
Bilingual: Spanish/ English
Certified in CPR
Nitrous Certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Clear Lake Dental Care
06.2022 - 07.2026
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental
Astrodome Career Center
High School Diploma -
Cesar Chávez High School