Kimberly Vasquez
Los Angeles,Ca
Summary
Accomplished assistant with several years of experience in busy dental office settings. Highly skilled at taking x-rays, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patient comfort. Team player supporting coworkers and taking direction from dentist.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Wesley Health Care Center
Los Angeles, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during general and restorative dental procedures in a fast-paced nonprofit community health center.
- Assisted with fillings, extractions, crowns, dentures, and other dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, maintained infection-control standards, and ensured proper operatory setup.
- Took and developed dental X-rays and assisted with patient charting, medical histories, and treatment documentation.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, treatment recommendations, and preventive dental care.
- Provided compassionate, culturally sensitive care to an underserved and diverse patient population, including individuals experiencing homelessness and limited access to healthcare.
- Collaborated with dentists, hygienists, front-office staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient and quality patient care.
- Coordinated high-volume patient schedule, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality service delivery.
Dental Assistant-Registered Dental Assistant
West Coast Dental
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted dentists chairside during procedures, ensuring exceptional customer service to improve patient satisfaction and support efficient office operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance office workflow and service quality.
Dental Assistant-front desk
Wall Street Dental
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Chairside assisting, Ensured all necessary tools were ready for dental procedures, Performed X-ray imaging to assist in diagnosis, Implemented infection control protocols in the office, Provided customer service to enhance patient experience, and help maintain the dental office.
- Scheduled, rescheduled, and confirmed patient appointments while maintaining an organized daily schedule.
- Answered and directed incoming phone calls, assisted patients with questions, and communicated appointment information.
- Coordinated patient appointments by scheduling, rescheduling, and confirming while keeping an organized daily calendar.
Education
Still enrolled - Dental Hygiene
West Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA 08.2024 - 08.2026
Dental Assistant Diploma -
American Career College
Los AngelesHigh School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School
Los AngelesSkills
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Composite restorations
- Temporary crown placement
- Coronal Polishing
- Radiology
- Charting
- Infection control
- Instrument sterilization
- Tray Set Up
- Post-operative instructions
- Customer service
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- Radiology
- HIPAA
- Pit and Fissure
- Infection Control
- Coronal Polish
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Wesley Health Care Center
07.2025 - Current
Still enrolled - Dental Hygiene
West Los Angeles City College
08.2024 - 08.2026
Dental Assistant-Registered Dental Assistant
West Coast Dental
04.2024 - 07.2025
Dental Assistant-front desk
Wall Street Dental
07.2022 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant Diploma -
American Career College
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles High School