Lorena Gonzalez
LEWISVILLE,TX
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry Of Denton
Denton, TX
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentist in hospital surgical conditions.
- Relaying oral hygiene instructions.
- Coronal polishing on patients 0 to 18 years old, including special needs children.
- Eagle Soft charting and digital x-ray.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Advanced Dentistry
Lewisville, TX
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry during IV sedation procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental IV sedation.
- Worked closely with in house lab.
- Effectively operated digital impression equipment as well as traditional impression for various dental prosthetics.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted hygienists handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures as well as charting periodontal scores.
Dental Assistant
Excel Dentistry
Lewisville, TX
09.2007 - 07.2018
- Successfully assisted in general chair-side duties for general dentistry including endo procedures, oral surgery and orthodontic procedures.
- Performance of routine oral cleanings, pit and fissure sealants, dental impressions for orthodontic and bleaching procedures, and taking digital x-rays.
- Inputting patient information, scheduling patients and insurance verification.
- In detail communicate treatment plan to patient.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Relay to patient financial responsibility including copays and deductibles.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plano East Sr High School
Plano, TXNo Degree -
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TXSkills
- Team Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Engagement
- Patient Data Gathering
- Patient Schedule Management
- Chair Side Assistance
- Coronal Polishing and Sealants
- X-Rays and Dental Impressions
- OHI Proficiency
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Dental Supply Inventory
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant - July 2013
- Nitrous Oxide Certification- Nov. 2013
- Coronal Polishing Certification - Nov. 2014
- Pit and Fissure Sealant Certification- Jan. 2015
- CPR and AED through the A.H.A. - Jan. 2023- Jan.2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry Of Denton
05.2019 - 02.2023
Dental Assistant
Advanced Dentistry
07.2018 - 05.2019
Dental Assistant
Excel Dentistry
09.2007 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Plano East Sr High School
No Degree -
Collin County Community College District