Melinda Mantilla
Valrico,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant skilled in dental radiography, patient management, and sterilization protocols. Proven ability to assist during procedures while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and patient care. Eager to contribute to a collaborative dental team.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates Of Florida
Lakeland, Florida
05.2022 - 03.2026
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentists during procedures while maintaining patient comfort.
- Operated dental radiography equipment to capture diagnostic images.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized dental instruments with care.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Dental Assistant
Great Expressions
Wesley Chapel, Florida
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted during dental procedures by passing instruments and managing suction devices to ensure smooth workflow.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Managed appointment scheduling, answered phone inquiries, and updated patient records to enhance office efficiency.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Supported laboratory tasks by mixing impression materials and pouring casts from dentist impressions to facilitate accurate dental work.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Dental Assistant
Coast Dental
Tampa, FL
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted dentists during procedures and ensured patient comfort.
- Operated dental radiography equipment to ensure accurate diagnostic imaging.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized dental instruments effectively.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with dental team to improve patient care processes.
- Monitored inventory of dental supplies and placed orders.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Orlando, FL05-2016
Skills
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental radiography
- Instrument sterilization
- Restorative procedures
- Dental impressions
- Oral surgery assistance
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Patient record management
- Appointment scheduling
- Knowledgeable in Denticon and Eaglesoft software
- Clinical support
- Customer service
- Dental terminology
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Dental Radiology
- Expanded Duties Of Dental Auxiliary Personnel
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates Of Florida
05.2022 - 03.2026
Dental Assistant
Great Expressions
01.2020 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Coast Dental
05.2019 - 08.2020
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College