Kimberly Benavides
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Dental
Assistant with almost 2 years of experience supporting dentists and delivering excellent patient care. Skilled in chairside assistance, sterilization protocols, X-rays, and patient education. Seeking to contribute to a patient-focused dental practice where clinical excellence and team collaboration are valued.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Lexington, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Chairside assistance during procedures
- Dental radiography (X-rays)
- Sterilization and infection control
- Dental software
- Patient scheduling and communication
- OSHA and HIPAA compliance
- Impressions and dental
- Bilingual
- Dentures
- Float
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits and ensured cleanliness.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Dental Assistant
Sonrinsa Dental
Asheboro, North Carolina
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits and ensured cleanliness.
- Assisted dentists during procedures by providing necessary instruments.
- Managed patient records using electronic dental software systems.
- Scheduled appointments and confirmed patient visits efficiently.
- Took and developed dental radiographs as directed by the dentist.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, easing anxiety during treatments.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- 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.
Education
Thomasville High School
Thomasville, NCSkills
- Chairside assistance
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Patient scheduling
- Oral hygiene education
- Treatment planning
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual communication
- Treatment room setup
- Treatment room breakdown
- Chair-side support
- Teeth cleaning assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Dental Radiology
- BLS
- Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
01.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Sonrinsa Dental
01.2023 - 11.2024
Thomasville High School