Michelle Alfaro
Chicago,IL
Summary
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, time management, having experience with children and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Town Belmont
3600 W. Belmont
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Charted using Eaglesoft
Dental Assistant
Full Smile Family Dentist
3939 W Fullerton Ave, 60647
10 2023 - 02.2024
- Created dental impressions
- Explained treatment procedures and post treatment instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients
- Took X-Rays
- Fabricated temporary crowns
- Made calls to confirm appointments
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Shift Manager
Burger King
2401-2407 W. Ogden Ave
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
- Managed employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours, resulting in a smoother workflow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Instituto Health Science Career Academy
06.2022
Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago
06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Malcom X College
1900 W Jackson Blvd 06-2028
Skills
- Bilingual
- Experience with kids
- Sterilize Instruments
- Familiar with Dental Terminology/ Procedures
- Set up rooms / break down rooms after procedures
- charting
- X-Rays
- Impressions
- Temporary crowns
- Making calls to schedule new patients & existing patients
- Familiar with Dental Insurances
- Inventory
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Town Belmont
02.2024 - 08.2025
Shift Manager
Burger King
05.2020 - 10.2023
Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant Academy of Chicago
Dental Assistant
Full Smile Family Dentist
10 2023 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Instituto Health Science Career Academy
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Malcom X College