Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Monica Martinez

Premier Endodontics
MCALLEN,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented dental assistant with expertise in dental radiography, infection control, and chairside assistance. Committed to enhancing patient care and supporting complex procedures.

Work History

Dental Assistant

3 Years 10 Months
Premier Endodontics | 10.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated preparation of treatment rooms and ensured sterilization of instruments to uphold hygiene standards.
  • Assisted in preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments to maintain optimal hygiene standards.
  • Greeted patients and ensured accurate completion of medical history forms for efficient appointment processing.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring timely ordering and stock availability for seamless operations.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Dental Assistant

2 Years 7 Months
Little Heroes Pediatric Dentistry | 06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Assisted dentists with procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout treatments.
  • Managed patient records and appointments using electronic health record (EHR) systems for efficient workflow.
  • Collaborated with dental team to streamline processes, resulting in reduced wait times for patients.
  • Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
  • Utilized advanced dental equipment proficiently, including intraoral cameras and digital radiography tools, to support comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
  • Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.

Education

Dental Assisting - GED Diploma- Havana (Cuba)

The College of Health Care Professions | TX | 07-2018

Nitrous certified

Skills

Dental radiography
X-ray processing
Chairside assistance
Endodontic procedure assistance
Restorative dentistry
Pediatric dental care
Instrument sterilization
Equipment sterilization
Sterilization techniques
Instrument sterilization
Infection control proficiency
Electronic charting
Dental records
Appointment scheduling
Inventory management
Dental material handling
Patient education
Customer service
Open Dental Software
Dental terminology
CPR/AED

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Nitrous Oxide Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Premier Endodontics
10.2022 - CurrentRead More

Dental Assistant

Little Heroes Pediatric Dentistry
06.2018 - 01.2021Read More

The College of Health Care Professions

Dental Assisting from GED Diploma- Havana (Cuba)
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Monica Martinez