Rubi Martinez
Big Spring
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with ten years of experience in chairside assisting roles with both general dentists and orthodontists, while also having one year of experience in an administrative role as a lead dental assistant. Expert in assisting with four-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs and preparing materials for impressions, and procedures such as: Root canals, restorations, crown preps, extractions, dentures, periodontal scaling, and pulpotomy's. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Team-focused with a commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Ward Family Dental P.C.
Big Spring
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Educated patients about oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Maintained patient records by updating information and treatment notes accurately.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize office workflow and patient access.
- Collaborated with the dental team to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
- Provided guidance to new staff members regarding job duties and responsibilities within the office setting.
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Experienced in CAD/CAM technology.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments to maintain a safe environment.
- Provided chairside assistance during periodontal and implant surgeries as needed.
- Collected specimens from biopsies or other tissue samples sent off for laboratory testing.
- Gave patients detailed education before surgery to explain side effects and what medications could be used to treat pain.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout the duration of each procedure.
- Performed minor procedures such as suture removal and rubber dam placement.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Monitored progress of each case by tracking changes in tooth movement over time.
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Assisted orthodontist in selecting, preparing, and placing orthodontic appliances.
Registered Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
Big Spring
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Helped dentists restore teeth by prepping for permanent or temporary fillings.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intra-oral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, including placing napkins and patient safety devices.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics like patients’ blood pressure, weight, and medical history.
- Provided patient education on dental hygiene and pre- and post-surgical care.
- Took dental radiographs, following strict patient protection rules.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment.
- Made dental impressions used in diagnostics, opposing models, and study casts.
- Warmly greeted patients and helped them fill out intake and consent forms.
- Supervised and led a team of eight dental assistants.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management, including tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and malfunction's troubleshooting.
- Displayed expert use of Eaglesoft and Dolphin computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments.
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments.
- Administered appropriate amounts of topical and nitrous oxide.
- Formulated treatment plans with restorative dentists and orthodontists.
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through exceptional clinical skills, calm and gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa , TX 01.2023 - 09.2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Howard College
Big Spring, TX 08.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Ware County High School
Waycross, GASkills
- Strong manual dexterity
- Infection control proficiency
- Chairside assisting
- Team collaboration
- Digital radiography proficiency
- Inventory management
- Dental charting
- Time management capabilities
- Stress management techniques
- Continuing education commitment
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Multitasking
- Instrumentation familiarity
- Dental impression specialist
- Pediatric dentistry
- Oral surgery
- Restorative dentistry
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Orthodontic assistance experience
- Accomplished in orthodontic bonding
- Ligation and removal expert
- Eaglesoft and Dentrix proficiency
- Laboratory case management
- Knowledgeable in CAD/ CAM technology
Education
I don't have a degree
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
01.2023 - 09.2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Howard College
08.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Ward Family Dental P.C.
02.2019 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
08.2014 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Ware County High School