Melissa Tarango
Mustang,OK
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
2026.05 - Current
- Assisted in patient management and scheduling appointments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Prepared treatment rooms and ensured compliance with infection control protocols for safety.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with dentists during procedures, maintaining focus on patient comfort and care quality.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, optimizing stock levels to prevent shortages and maintain operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Lead Dental Assistant
Bliss Dental
2026.01 - 2026.05
- Supervised dental assistant team, ensuring compliance with protocols and enhancing patient care standards.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, improving operational efficiency and reducing patient wait times.
- Trained new staff on dental procedures, tools, and patient management strategies to foster skill development.
- Implemented inventory management system for dental supplies, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing waste.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
Registered Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
2024.03 - 2026.01
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and care.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary instruments and materials for efficient workflow.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and proper oral hygiene practices..
Registered Dental Assistant
Shortline Dental
2021.02 - 2024.01
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and care.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary instruments and materials for efficient workflow.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and proper oral hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline appointment scheduling and patient flow.
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Superior Drywall Construction, LLC
2015.05 - 2021.01
- Record outstanding bills using QuickBooks
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Built partnerships and strategic alliances to extend organization's brand and increase avenues of support.
- Generated sales by executing complete sales cycle process and break-even rate-tracking through contract negotiations and close.
- Processing accounts and incoming payments
Dental
Shortline Dental
2014.01 - 2015.03
- Assisted in patient preparation and examination, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, optimizing stock levels for operational efficiency.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow, improving patient turnaround time.
- Conducted sterilization of instruments and maintained compliance with infection control protocols.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant
Kaplan College
El Paso, TX1 2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Professionalism and teamwork
- Strong leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Greeting and seating clients
- Policy enforcement
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Oral hygiene education
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
2026.05 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Bliss Dental
2026.01 - 2026.05
Registered Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
2024.03 - 2026.01
Registered Dental Assistant
Shortline Dental
2021.02 - 2024.01
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Superior Drywall Construction, LLC
2015.05 - 2021.01
Dental
Shortline Dental
2014.01 - 2015.03
Registered Dental Assistant
Kaplan College