Sarah Angulo
Newnan,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized dental assistant with a proven ability to anticipate the needs of dentists and provide seamless support during restorative procedures. Known for being dependable and intuitive right-hand to doctors, with strong knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization protocol, and patient care. Committed to maintaining a sterile, efficient, and calm environment while delivering top-tier support to dental teams and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Lifetime Dentistry of Skokie
Skokie, IL
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with dentists to prepare instruments and materials for various dental procedures efficiently.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, endodontic therapy, extractions, bone grafting, and implant placements.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed and six-handed dentistry.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team's performance.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics and appliances such as night guards and whitening trays.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Dental Assistant
Oasis Family Dental
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure compliance with infection control protocols.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and maintaining a sterile field.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 15 procedures daily.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Loan Officer Assistant
Crosscountry Mortgage Inc
Chicago, IL
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted loan officers in processing mortgage applications and gathering necessary documentation.
- Streamlined communication between clients, lenders, and real estate agents to ensure timely transactions.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cultivated productive relationships with clients, realtors, and title/escrow officers to increase profits and expand customer base.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05-2021
Skills
- Equipment sterilization
- Oral surgery assistance
- Dental radiography
- Patient relations
- Restorative procedures
- Dental impressions
- Strong manual dexterity
- Case management
- Dentrix proficiency
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Lifetime Dentistry of Skokie
02.2023 - 12.2025
Dental Assistant
Oasis Family Dental
08.2022 - 02.2023
Loan Officer Assistant
Crosscountry Mortgage Inc
12.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Elgin Community College