Laura Valadez
Dientes Community Dental Care
Salinas,CA
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience in patient education, sterilization protocols, and chairside assisting. Committed to ensuring optimal patient care and comfort while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Work History
RDA-EF2
6 Years 6 Months- Assisted dentists during examinations and dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on proper dental hygiene techniques for optimal oral health.
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic, and periapical radiological images for diagnostic purposes.
- Documented patients' dental health information and maintained accurate patient records.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures while ensuring a sanitized and organized environment.
- Assisted in patient preparation and ensured comfort during dental procedures.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- take dental impressions for prosthetics, and night guards
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
R.D.A
1 Year 3 Months- Provided patient education on dental hygiene and pre- and post-surgical care.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements and composites for various procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques for effective plaque control.
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records to ensure comprehensive documentation.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques.
RDA
5 Months- Educated patients about their oral health status and treatment plans.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Competently exposed, developed, and mounted digital dental x-rays for diagnostic review.
RDA
3 Months- Prepared rooms for patient treatment, ensuring a clean and organized environment.
- Administered appropriate amounts of nitrous oxide and assisted in sedation procedures.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
RDA
17 Years 5 Months- Set up examination rooms and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Surgical Assistant
4 Months- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral)
- Administer I.V Meds
Dental Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intra-oral and extra-oral).
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
Dental Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
Education
Dental Asistant
- Coursework in Dental Assisting
RDAEF2 - RDAEF2
High School Diploma
Skills
Chairside assisting
Dental materials knowledge
Digital radiography
Sealant application
Coronal Polish (CP)
Patient education on dental hygiene
Sterilization techniques familiarity
First Aid certification
Electronic charting
Time management capabilities
Eagle
Dentrix
Ascend
3 trio scanning software
Certification
- May 2023 U.O.P
- May 2016 O.A.P
- May 2025 CPR
- April 2015 Ultrasonic Scaling Certificate
- March 2021 Registered Dental Assistant
- 2004 Sealant Certificate
- March 2021 Coronal Polishing
- November 1996 Dental Radiography
Timeline
RDA-EF2
Dientes Community Dental Care
02.2020 - 08.2026Read More
R.D.A
Pajaro Valley Childrens Dental
07.2018 - 10.2019Read More
RDA
Derek W. Banks DDS
01.2018 - 06.2018Read More
RDA
Dr Marilou Navarro, DDS
01.2018 - 04.2018Read More
RDA
Central Coast Pediatric Dental Group
07.2000 - 12.2017Read More
Surgical Assistant
Dr Ben Tarsitano
10.1999 - 02.2000Read More
Dental Assistant
Dr Gordon Steuck
06.1998 - 10.1999Read More
Dental Assistant
Marina Family Dental
04.1997 - 05.1998Read More
U.O.P Dentistry
RDAEF2 from RDAEF2
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R.O.P
Dental Asistant
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Alisal High
High School Diploma
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