Samantha Sauceda
New Caney,TX
Summary
Dedicated and certified Dental Assistant with 3 years of hands-on experience in pediatric dentistry. Skilled in providing compassionate, efficient care to young patients while supporting dentists in a fast-paced clinical setting. Holds certifications in Registered Dental Assisting (RDA), Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, CPR, and OSHA Compliance. Committed to continuous learning and growth in the dental field. Strong team player who values collaboration and is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Unique Kids Pediatric Dentistry
22118 Market Place Dr. Suite 500 New Caney,tx 7735
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant
Carrera Dental And Braces
New Caney, TX
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
Diploma For Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Houston Community College
Houston, TX07.2022
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston Math, Science, And Technology Center
9400 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 7707607.2020
Skills
- Restorative Procedures
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Taking X-Rays
- Local Anesthetic Proficiency
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Sealant Application
- Sanitation Protocols
- Chair Side Assistance
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Dental Office Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Sterilization Techniques
- Restorative Dentistry
- Instrument Selection
- Radiography Safety
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Tooth Extraction
- Placing Crowns
- Patient Care Standards
- Post-Operative Procedures
- Autoclave Operation
- Nitrous Oxide
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Patient Schedule Management
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Data Gathering
- Radiation Protection
- Oral Health Care
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Health and Safety Practices
- Postoperative Education
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Universal Precautions
- Reading Comprehension
- Personable Communication
- Restorative Materials
- Medical Charting
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Pediatric dental care
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Infection control procedures
- Oral health education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfection and sterilization
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Prophylaxis and dental sealants certification
- Monitoring the administration of nitrous oxide
- CPR certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Unique Kids Pediatric Dentistry
04.2025 - 08.2025
Dental Assistant
Carrera Dental And Braces
09.2022 - 04.2024
Diploma For Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston Math, Science, And Technology Center