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Stephanie Perez

Laguna Beach,CA

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Dental Assistant with over 17 years of hands-on clinical and administrative experience in general, orthodontic, and surgical dental practices. Skilled in patient care, chairside assisting, digital imaging, sterilization protocols, and front office coordination. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a calm, professional demeanor under pressure.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Emergency Dental
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in urgent dental procedures including extractions, root canals, and dental trauma cases
  • Monitored patients receiving nitrous oxide sedation, ensuring safety and comfort during treatment
  • Performed CBCT scans and panoramic imaging to assist in rapid diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Triaged emergency walk-in patients, prioritized care based on severity, and maintained a calm, professional demeanor
  • Prepared and sterilized operatories and instruments efficiently to support high patient turnover
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and pain management for dental emergencies
  • Accurately charted clinical notes, treatment plans, and patient data using Dentrix Ascend
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance and maintained detailed, organized patient records in a fast-paced environment

Dental Assistant

San Clemente Smiles
06.2023 - 06.2025
  • Provide effective chairside support during dental procedures.
  • Prep treatment rooms and maintain sterilization protocols.
  • Take digital X-rays and panoramic images.
  • Enter ADA codes and Treatment Coordination
  • Support hygienists and help maintain smooth office flow.
  • Fabricate acrylic temporaries
  • Alginate impressions to create retainers

Dental Assistant

Island Dentistry
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in patient care and various dental procedures.
  • Managed phones and appointments
  • Sterilization Protocals
  • Inventory
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Recalls
  • Panoramic and digital X-rays

Dental Assistant

Newport Dental Group
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Handled both front and back office duties in a high-volume setting.
  • Prepared operatories for general, ortho, and surgical procedures.
  • Took digital X-rays, panoramic X-rays, CT scans.
  • Assisted with PRF, fabricated temps, performed coronal polishing.
  • Verified insurance, obtained HIPAA consents, coded and billed procedures.

Education

Registered Dental Assistant

Orange County Dental Institute
Tustin, CA

High School Diploma -

John North High
Riverside, CA

Dental Assistant

Four-D College
Colton
06.2008

Skills

  • X-Ray Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • Infection Control Certified
  • CA Dental Practice Act
  • Digital Radiography
  • Infection Control & Sterilization
  • Chairside Assisting
  • Front Office Scheduling
  • Insurance Verification
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Dentrix
  • Dentrix Ascend
  • Eaglesoft
  • Softdent

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Emergency Dental
01.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

San Clemente Smiles
06.2023 - 06.2025

Dental Assistant

Island Dentistry
01.2021 - 01.2023

Dental Assistant

Newport Dental Group
01.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Dental Assistant

Orange County Dental Institute

High School Diploma -

John North High

Dental Assistant

Four-D College

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