Maricruz Benitez
La Porte,TX
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with expertise in patient services, dental radiography, and equipment sterilization. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through effective collaboration and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
La Porte Dental
La Porte, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments and equipment efficiently.
- Managed patient records and appointment scheduling using digital systems.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure seamless workflow during treatments.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within the clinical environment.
- Supported team members in administrative tasks to enhance office efficiency.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Conducted routine inventory checks of dental supplies for optimal stock levels.
Dental Assistant
Sage Dental
Baytown, TX
03.2017 - 01.2026
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- 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.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent comm
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Dental Assistant
Aquario Dental
San Antonio, TX
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Maintained sterilization protocols and infection control measures to uphold office standards.
- Operated dental radiography equipment, capturing high-quality diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to promote long-term health.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Porte High School
La Porte, TX06.2010
Dental Assistant License -
Concorde
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Restorative procedures
- Patient services
- Dentrix proficiency
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Pediatric dentistry
- Four-handed procedures
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
La Porte Dental
01.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
Sage Dental
03.2017 - 01.2026
Dental Assistant
Aquario Dental
08.2014 - 08.2015
Dental Assistant License -
Concorde
High School Diploma -
La Porte High School