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Kelina Dominguez

Laredo,TX

Summary

Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 3+ years of experience with desire to take on new challenges in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures while focused on providing top quality customer service. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Asclepius Dental
Laredo, TX
11.2023 - Current
  • 3D Scanning for fixed dental appliances such as Dentures,Partial Dentures, Bridges, Crowns, Night guards etc.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Gateway Community Health Center
Laredo, TX
04.2021 - 11.2023
  • Maintained a sterile environment by cleaning dental equipment, promoting patient safety and comfort
  • Worked alongside the dentist providing instruments and suctioning for routine procedures and always working proactively to anticipate needs
  • Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures
  • Exercised extreme attention to detail managing multiple patient records and recording vitals.

Education

BUSINESS ASSOCIATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -

Laredo College
07.2020

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE -

Laredo College

Skills

  • 3D Scanning
  • Open Dental
  • Dentrix & Intergy
  • Service excellence
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Health Record Documentation
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Taking Medical and Dental Histories
  • Taking X-Rays
  • Patient Engagement
  • Autoclave Operation

Certification

CPR Certified

Languages

Fluent in English & Spanish

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Asclepius Dental
11.2023 - Current

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Gateway Community Health Center
04.2021 - 11.2023

BUSINESS ASSOCIATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -

Laredo College

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE -

Laredo College
Kelina Dominguez