Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Melissa Perez

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Lead Dental Assistant with showcasing expertise in pediatric dentistry and patient education. Excelled in team collaboration and bilingual communication, significantly enhancing patient care and safety. Demonstrated exceptional ability in infection control and patient management, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Little Steps Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - Current
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.

Student Teachers Aide

Fields Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Observed and monitored children's activities.
  • Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
  • Lesson planned with teachers and taught class
  • Read educational books and created activities for students
  • Maintained the classroom organized and neat for students

Education

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Concorde Career College
San Antonio, United States
03.2024

High School Diploma -

Sandra Day O'connor High School
Helotes, United States
07.2023

Skills

  • Preventative Care
  • Team Collaboration
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Prophylaxis
  • Patient Education
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Patient Management
  • Bilingual ( Spanish / English)
  • Communication Skills

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • BLS - certified

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Little Steps Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - Current

Student Teachers Aide

Fields Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Concorde Career College

High School Diploma -

Sandra Day O'connor High School
Melissa Perez