Laura Garza
San Martin,CA
Summary
Compassionate dental assistant known for strong patient education and adherence to infection control protocols. Committed to fostering a safe and comfortable environment while supporting dental professionals in delivering exceptional care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Santa Cruz Endodontics
Santa Cruz, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and management, ensuring smooth operational flow.
- Prepared treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for efficient procedures.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans as needed.
- Sterilized instruments and adhered to infection control protocols consistently.
- Assisted endodontists in performing root canal treatments, ensuring patient comfort and procedural efficiency.
- Operated digital radiography equipment to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes, improving treatment planning accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Lotus Dental Studio
Gilroy, CA
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Sterilized instruments and adhered to infection control protocols consistently.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools promptly.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling to optimize patient visits and reduce wait times.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted in patient intake and management, ensuring smooth operational flow.
- Prepared treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for efficient procedures.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Dental Assistant
Kings Dental Group
Lemoore, CA
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
Dental Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA01.2021
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient education
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Endodontic procedure assistance
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Santa Cruz Endodontics
09.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lotus Dental Studio
09.2023 - 04.2026
Dental Assistant
Kings Dental Group
03.2022 - 06.2023
Dental Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College