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Leslie Paniagua

Mesquite,TX

Summary

Dynamic Orthodontic Dental Assistant with proven expertise at LEGACY DENTAL in orthodontic wire changes and patient scheduling. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and treatment compliance through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in sterilization techniques and maintaining optimal inventory levels, contributing to efficient and safe dental practices.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

LEGACY DENTAL
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted orthodontists in performing complex treatments, ensuring precise execution of tasks and high-quality results.
  • Prepared dental equipment and materials for orthodontic procedures, ensuring optimal readiness for efficient appointments.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain healthy teeth during orthodontic treatment phases.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing clear explanations and thorough instructions during orthodontic procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings , casts and impressions.

Dental Assistant

SMILE METROPLEX
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • 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.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.

Dental Assistant

Brident Dental & Orthodontics
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX
05-2020

Skills

  • Orthodontic wire changes
  • Orthodontic records management
  • Orthodontic treatment compliance
  • Orthodontic bracket placement
  • Orthodontic supply inventory
  • Orthodontic patient scheduling
  • Dental impressions
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

LEGACY DENTAL
04.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

SMILE METROPLEX
08.2022 - 04.2023

Dental Assistant

Brident Dental & Orthodontics
05.2021 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

West Mesquite High School

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