Mayra Martinez
Austin,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 11 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Smile Haus Dental
Austin
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Prepped for Invisalign consultation and Aligner Recalls
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Itero Scan
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
Register Dental Assistant
Flossing Direct
Austin, TX
12.2016 - 12.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Registered Dental Assistant
Access Dental
Austin , Texas
09.2013 - 01.2016
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Registered Dental Assistant
Super Smiles Dental Center
Austin, Tx
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Receptionist
The Law office of Stewart Rojo
Austin, Texas
02.2009 - 09.2012
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School
Del Valle, TX05-2008
Skills
- Oral Surgery
- Dental Radiography
- Periodontics
- Restorative Dentistry
- Patient schedule management
- Electronic Charting
- Exam room setups
- Restorative procedures
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental procedure assistance
- Patient care excellence
- Appointment Scheduling
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Taking X-rays
- Treatment room setup
- Chairside assistance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Itero Scan
- Invisalign
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Smile Haus Dental
01.2023 - Current
Register Dental Assistant
Flossing Direct
12.2016 - 12.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Access Dental
09.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Dental Assistant
Super Smiles Dental Center
09.2012 - 09.2013
Receptionist
The Law office of Stewart Rojo
02.2009 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Del Valle High School