Meliza Agosa
Seattle,WA
Summary
Committed and empathetic Dental Assistant with over 6 years of expertise in chairside assistance, instrument sterilization, dental radiography, and patient care. Aiming to utilize these skills to elevate patient comfort and satisfaction in a dynamic clinic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant Extern
White Center Smiles
Seattle, Washington
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Prepared and sterilized instruments for dental treatments to ensure readiness and safety.
- Assisted dentists during procedures by providing instruments and managing patient comfort.
- Took bitewing X-rays for dentist review, facilitating accurate diagnosis.
- Performed coronal polishing to enhance patient oral hygiene.
Dental Assistant
Urban Smiles Dental Clinic
Quezon City, Philippines
03.2021 - 01.2025
- Executed dental radiography, ensuring precise patient positioning for accurate x-rays.
- Assisted dentists in restorative procedures, including surgeries and crown preparations.
- Provided chair-side support during dental treatments, managing instrument exchange and suction devices.
- Performed lab tasks such as pouring and trimming study models for diagnostics.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment to uphold safety standards.
- Monitored dental supply inventory, placing orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Ensured cleanliness of treatment areas to prevent cross-contamination.
Dental Assistant
YSA Dermatology and Dentistry
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided chairside assistance during general procedures, orthodontics, and crown preparation.
- Prepared treatment room and organized trays with necessary instruments for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments and suctioning intraoral fluids during patient care.
- Performed dental radiographs and prepared x-rays for dentist review.
- Sterilized dental instruments and effectively managed inventory of supplies.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow to enhance office efficiency.
- Learned and utilized dental software for efficient management of patient information.
- Mixed materials for fillings, casts, and impressions to support dental treatments.
Education
Dental Assisting Program -
Dental Assistant School- Northgate
Seattle, WA11-2025
Vocational - Central Sterile Processing And Distribution Tech
Cornerstone International College
Quezon City,Phillipines05-2018
Skills
- Chairside assistance techniques
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization
- Dental radiography
- Procedure preparation
- Patient care
- First aid and CPR certification
- Interpersonal communication skills
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS),
American Heart Associaton (AHA)
Expires: September 2027
American Heart Associaton (AHA)
Expires: September 2027
Timeline
Dental Assistant Extern
White Center Smiles
09.2025 - 10.2025
Dental Assistant
Urban Smiles Dental Clinic
03.2021 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant
YSA Dermatology and Dentistry
09.2018 - 01.2021
Dental Assisting Program -
Dental Assistant School- Northgate
Vocational - Central Sterile Processing And Distribution Tech
Cornerstone International College