Mayela Maynez
Dental Assistant
Tyler
Summary
Bilingual dental assistant with internship experience delivering excellent patient care in diverse clinical settings. Skilled in orthodontic procedures including precise band placement, radiograph processing, and maintaining strict infection control protocols. Strong communicator who explains treatment plans clearly, eases patient anxiety, and improves overall patient comfort. Team-oriented, dependable, and committed to supporting efficient, high-quality dental care and positive patient experiences.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant Internship
Creekside Dental
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Dental Assistant Internship
Cherokee Dental Professionals
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently assisting with orthodontic procedures and providing clear explanations of treatment plans.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Assisted orthodontists in applying braces, measuring and cutting wires, and placing bands which led to successful patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by accurately taking dental impressions, X-rays, and intraoral scans.
Dental Assistant Internship
Tyler Dental Works
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Built rapport with young patients by engaging them in age-appropriate conversation during visits to alleviate anxiety or fear surrounding dental appointments.
- Facilitated better communication between parents and providers through clear explanations of dental treatment plans and procedures.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Assisted dentists, assistants and hygienists by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Education
Certificate - Certified Dental Assistant
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
- Bilingual
- Strong patient communication skills
- Exposing and processing radiographs
- Orthodontic band placement
- Fast learner
- Team-oriented and reliable
Certification
HIPPA
Timeline
First Aid/CPR Certified
07-2026
Dental Assistant Internship
Creekside Dental
07.2025 - 08.2025
Dental Assistant Internship
Cherokee Dental Professionals
06.2025 - 07.2025
Radiation Health and Safety
06-2025
Dental Assistant Internship
Tyler Dental Works
04.2025 - 05.2025
Infection Control
04-2025
Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide
03-2025
HIPPA
02-2025
Certificate - Certified Dental Assistant
Tyler Junior College
05.2001 -
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