MACKENZIE BATES
Boerne,TX
Summary
Dynamic dental assistant with hands-on experience at Dominion Pediatric Dentistry, excelling in infection control and chairside assisting. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective sterilization protocols and proficient use of Dentrix software. Passionate about supporting pediatric patients and committed to maintaining high standards in dental practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dominion Pediatric Dentistry
San Antonio, USA
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Babysitter
Child Care
Boerne, USA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
Shadow/Intern
Hernandez Dental & Implant Center
San Antonio, USA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored operations and reviewed records to understand company performance.
Education
Dental Assistant Program -
CTEC
San Antonio, TX01.2022
High School Diploma -
Reagan High School
San Antonio, TX01.2022
B.S. - Biology
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Chairside Assisting
- Pediatric Support
- Infection Control
- Sterilization Protocols
- Dental Charting
- Dentrix Software
- Digital X-rays
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant, State of Texas
- CPR/BLS Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Fabra Elementary Mother-Son Dance, Volunteer, 2025
- Jessica’s Project, Volunteer, 2024
- Fabra Elementary Christmas Party, Volunteer, 2024
- Classroom Assistant, Kindergarten, Volunteer, 2023-2024
- Smart Smiles Dental Program, Volunteer, 2022
- Haven for Hope, Volunteer, 2022
- San Antonio Food Bank, Volunteer, 2022
- Spanish Club, UTSA, Member, 2022
- Dental Society, UTSA, Member, 2022-2023
- Children's Center of Stone Oak, Volunteer, 2019
- St. Jude’s Hospital, Volunteer, 2021
References
- Kathi Oppenheimer, College Mentor, kathi.oppenheimer@gmail.com, (210) 325-1092
- Sonya M. Brown, RDA, Dental Assistant Instructor, sbrown7@neisd.net, (210) 407-0742
- Dr. Joe W. Hernandez Jr., DDS, Hernandez Dental & Implant Center, hdzdental@gmail.com, (210) 533-8191
Awards
- Honor Roll, UTSA, 09/01/23
- Honor Roll, UTSA, 09/01/24
- Dean’s List, UTSA, 09/01/22
- Dean’s List, UTSA, 06/01/23
- Critical Thinking Badge, Alamo Colleges, 2022
- North East Fine Arts Certificate of Merit, 2019
- Volleyball Award, 2020
- Volleyball Sweetheart Challenge, 2019
Leadership Experience
- San Antonio Force Volleyball, 2018-2021
- Spartan 5K and 10K, 2019-2021
- UTSA Overnight and Day Volleyball Camps, 2018
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dominion Pediatric Dentistry
01.2022 - 01.2025
Shadow/Intern
Hernandez Dental & Implant Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Babysitter
Child Care
01.2018 - 01.2022
Dental Assistant Program -
CTEC
High School Diploma -
Reagan High School
B.S. - Biology
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
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