Samantha Garcia
Tracy,CA
Summary
Dedicated dental hygiene graduate with five years of dental assisting experience and a strong foundation in preventive care, patient education, radiography, and infection control. Known for compassionate care, effective communication, and creating a positive patient experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Carrington College
San Jose, California
06.2025 - 09.2026
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and reviewed medical/dental histories.
- Performed dental prophylaxis, scaling, calculus and plaque removal, and polishing.
- Exposed diagnostic dental radiographs.
- Administered local anesthesia under clinical supervision.
- Applied topical fluoride and other preventive therapies.
- Provided individualized oral hygiene instruction, including brushing, flossing, and preventive product recommendations.
- Maintained infection control standards through proper instrument sterilization and operatory disinfection.
- Provided supervised clinical patient care while assisting with dental procedures.
- Utilized dental software for patient records, charting, and scheduling.
Dental Assistant
Tracy Hills Dental Care
Tracy, CA
08.2020 - 05.2025
- Provided chairside assistance during dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort.
- Prepared treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures.
- Captured diagnostic digital radiographs.
- Followed infection-control protocols, including instrument sterilization and operatory disinfection.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and scheduling using dental software.
- Assisted with the fabrication and fitting of dental appliances.
- Trained new team members on clinical procedures and office workflow.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
San Jose, CA09-2026
Dental Assistant
Carrington College
Stockton, CA05-2021
Skills
- Periodontal assessment
- Preventive dental care
- Scaling and root planing
- Patient education
- Digital radiography
- Coronal polishing
- Pit and fissure sealants
- Infection control and sterilization
- Patient record management
- CPR certification
- ITR certified
- Itero scan
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student
Carrington College
06.2025 - 09.2026
Dental Assistant
Tracy Hills Dental Care
08.2020 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
Dental Assistant
Carrington College