Rosalinda Martinez-Gonzalez
Surgical Dental Assistant
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Dental Assistant with Veterans Affairs, skilled in advanced dental technology and compassionate patient care. Enhanced team collaboration and streamlined scheduling, significantly reducing wait times. Proficient in dental imaging and emergency management, while training new assistants to ensure surgical readiness and excellence in patient outcomes.
Skilled dental professional with strong background in surgical procedures and patient care. Known for precision in assisting during complex surgeries and maintaining sterile environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with expertise in instrument sterilization, patient management, and post-operative care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Veterans Affairs
SAN ANTONIO, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration by participating in regular staff meetings and sharing insights for continuous improvement.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process, minimizing wait times and optimizing surgeon's daily workflow.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing advanced dental technology during surgical procedures for increased accuracy and effectiveness.
- Monitors the status and progress of work and makes adjustments Exposesoses both standard and specialty dental imaging (ie. TMJ panorex, cbct scan, bite wings, fmx, periapical xrays. Insuressures dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized Properlyperly prepares instruments for transfer ton SPS for sterilization. Filli>fill in other clinics when needed
- Assist in the OR at NW Clinic, as well as in Audie L. Murphy Scani>scan bone requisition forms into patient record
- Accu check proficient Train>train new assistants/students in surgery
- Helped set up oral maxillofacial clinic before it opened Putli>put together surgery kits, implant cassetts Organizedanized implant parts Submittubmitt tissue request Submittubmitt work order and track as needed Submittubmitt return to clinic orders. Schedulehedule patients in the OR and sharepoint. Assistassist with more complex surgeries
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TXSkills
Dental impression techniques
Certification
DANB CERTIFIED
Timeline
DANB CERTIFIED
08-2025
Surgical Dental Assistant
Veterans Affairs
10.2019 - Current
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
09-2006
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Palo Alto College
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