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Marcela Martinez

Austin

Summary

Compassionate Dental Assistant with experience in four-handed chairside dentistry, routine restorations, and intra-oral procedures. Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in the dental industry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces
09.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with various procedures, including nitrous, sedations, and general anesthesia by performing general chair-side duties.
  • Trained new staff on office protocols, equipment usage, and patient interaction techniques.
  • Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
  • Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates
  • 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.
  • Used Denticon to type patient data into a computer system while adhering to privacy laws and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for composite fillings, crowns, and impressions were all things I did to help dentists.
  • Provided oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions to patients.
  • Created bitewing, panoramic, and periodical radiological images to help the dentist identify cavities, decay, and problem areas that needed to be addressed.

Registered Dental Assistant

Kids Tooth Team
04.2023 - 11.2023


  • Assisted the dentist with procedures such as General Anesthesia, Nitrous, and Oral Conscious Sedation.
  • Used CareStack to schedule appointments for patients.
  • Assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties successfully.
  • Checked the status of the waiting room to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely manner on a regular basis.
  • Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
  • Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
  • Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.

Registered Dental Assistant

Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene practices to promote oral health awareness.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction..
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • 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.
  • Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.

Education

RDA

Austin Dental Assistant School
Round Rock
03.2021

High School -

Northeast Early College High School
Austin, TX
06.2019

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Nitrous Certified
  • Sealant Certified
  • BLS Certified
  • Coronal Polish Certified
  • Team Player
  • Attention to detail
  • Organized
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Proficient in Carestack, Dentrix, Denticon
  • Active listening

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Kids Tooth Team
04.2023 - 11.2023

Registered Dental Assistant

Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces
09.2021 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry
05.2021 - 09.2021

RDA

Austin Dental Assistant School

High School -

Northeast Early College High School

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