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Samantha Fonseca

San Antonio

Summary

Highly motivated Registered Dental Assistant with a strong foundation in four-handed dentistry, radiography, and chairside support. Passionate about helping patients feel confident in their smiles through excellent care and clinical efficiency. Eager to contribute skills and compassion to an orthodontic practice.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr. Mark Williamson
12.2024 - Current
  • Sanitized instruments, restocked supplies, and prepped treatment rooms to maintain safety and readiness.
  • Provided efficient and supportive chairside assistance during dental procedures.
  • Captured full-mouth radiographs, panoramic images, and 3D scans
  • Took accurate dental impressions using both alginate and iTero digital scanner.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Arranged weekly schedule ahead of time to facilitate seamless workflow.
  • Poured impressions and made Essix
  • Build rapport to reduce anxiety
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Office Receptionist

Olympian Fitness Center
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Managed customer payments, opened accounts, and resolved payment issues, ensuring a smooth financial process for clients
  • Hosted events at the facility, creating promotional materials such as flyers, pamphlets, and signs to drive attendance
  • Emailed and responded to professional inquiries, maintaining clear and effective communication with clients and colleagues
  • Organized, scanned, and filed documents systematically, ensuring easy access and secure storage of vital records.
  • Answered incoming calls and addressed in-person membership inquiries, providing excellent customer service and information to potential and existing members.

Cashier

Gallegos Mexican Buffet
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Counted money at the start and end of each shift, ensuring balanced cash registers.
  • Processed checks, debit, and credit card transactions
  • Seated customers and handled to-go orders
  • Bagged and packaged orders with attention to detail

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

El Paso Community College
El Paso, Texas
08.2024

Skills

  • Dental impressions (alginate and Itero scanner)
  • Dental radiography
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Chairside assistance
  • Inventory management and restocking

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr. Mark Williamson
12.2024 - Current

Office Receptionist

Olympian Fitness Center
08.2021 - 10.2023

Cashier

Gallegos Mexican Buffet
06.2020 - 08.2021

Associates of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

El Paso Community College