KIMBERLY VAZQUEZ
Certified Dental Assistant
TYLER,TX
Summary
Bilingual dental assistant completing CDA certification. Experienced in general, pediatric, and orthodontic practices. Committed to providing patient-centered care in underserved communities. Seeking dental assistant position to utilize clinical training, communication skills, and dedication to improving access to quality oral healthcare.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant Intern
Tyler DentalWorks
07.2025 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, restocked supplies to prep for next patient, and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for pediatric dentistry in restorative procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant Intern
Creekside Dental
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted with general and orthodontic procedures, including composites, extractions, crown preps, and wire adjustments.
- Captured intraoral/extraoral photographs, panoramic X-rays, and impressions for treatment planning.
- Prepared operatories and sterilized instruments using an autoclave and an ultrasonic cleaner.
Dental Assistant Intern
Bethesda Health Clinic
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted with fillings, extractions, crown preparations, limited exams, and emergency exams.
- Captured diagnostic images and impressions for treatment planning and appliances.
- Maintained infection control standards and sterilized instruments.
- Provided oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care, including a Spanish translation for patient understanding and compliance.
Dental Assistant Intern
Latta Family Dental
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Kept operatories clean and organized, while following infection control guidelines to ensure safety.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted with four-handed dentistry in restorative procedures.
Sales Associate
Dillard's
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered excellent customer service and created a positive in-store experience.
- Developed interpersonal skills that translate to patient-focused environments.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Chapel Hill High School
Tyler, TX05-2022
Skills
- Bilingual
- Chairside Assisting
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral hygiene and post-operative instructions
- Patient communication with all age groups
- Digital Radiography
- Taking alginate impressions and pouring diagnostic models
- Knowledgeable in Eaglesoft, Open Dental, and Dentrix Ascend
- Instrument and room preparation
- Team collaboration
Certification
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), 08/01/25
Timeline
Dental Assistant Intern
Tyler DentalWorks
07.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant Intern
Creekside Dental
06.2025 - 07.2025
Dental Assistant Intern
Bethesda Health Clinic
04.2025 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant Intern
Latta Family Dental
03.2025 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
Dillard's
06.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Dental Assistant -
Tyler Junior College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Chapel Hill High School
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