Stephanie Rodriguez
New England Smile
2
Languages
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Diligent Lead Asssitant with proven track record in dental assisting and team leadership. Successfully managed chairside assistance, inventory control, and patient care coordination. Demonstrated expertise in dental procedures and maintaining sterilization standards.
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
5 Months- Supervised and trained dental assistants on clinical procedures and patient care best practices.
- Engaged with dentists and patients to design tailored treatment plans, ensuring alignment with patient care objectives.
- Implemented effective appointment management strategies and directed front desk operations to facilitate smoother patient flow.
- Enhanced patient flow by optimizing appointment scheduling and managing front desk operations.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models, and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models, and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by the dentist.
- Executed chair-side tasks, including cavity fillings and impression taking, to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Oral Surgery Assistant
6 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service to oral surgery patients by answering questions and addressing concerns, enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Instructed patients on proper post-operative care instructions following their procedure.
- Took X-rays of teeth and other areas of the mouth for diagnostic purposes.
- Demonstrated skill in preparing patient charts and maintaining accurate medical records.
- Verified patient health history information before each appointment began.
- Handled patient phone calls professionally, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and improving communication.
- Provided excellent customer service to oral surgery patients, including answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Supported dental implants, bone grafting, tooth extractions, and other oral surgical procedures, contributing to successful patient outcomes.
- Prepared dental materials for use during procedures such as impression materials, cements, amalgams.
- Tracked billing information accurately using electronic health record software systems.
Dental Assistant
2 Months- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics.
- Prepare treatment rooms, maintaining high standards of hygiene and readiness.
- Prepare treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment.
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly.
- Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs.
- Captured digital X-rays and intraoral photographs to assist in diagnosis.
- Coordinate appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs.
- Provided exceptional customer service by warmly greeting patients and promptly addressing their needs.
- Adhered to infection-control standards and sanitization protocols, safeguarding patients and staff.
Dental Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments.
- Assisted in dental procedures, improving patient preparation and care for enhanced treatment outcomes.
- Assist in dental procedures, improving patient preparation and care.
- Managed patient documentation and scheduling to streamline operations and reduce wait times.
- Provided high-level patient care to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly.
- Handle patient documentation and scheduling, enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
Stephanie Rodriguez - Denatl Assstiant
Skills
Chair Side Assisting
Dental Procedures
Orthodontics
Endodontics
Periodontics
CPR
HIPAA
OSHA
3D visualization techniques
Digital imaging
Intraoral scanning
Dental software
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create a patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Introduced online new patient forms, streamlining the intake process.
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Licensed Dental Asstiant (10 Years +)
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Advanced
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist dentists in procedures, enhancing patient care and clinic efficiency.
- Manage patient records with accuracy, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
- Prepare treatment rooms, maintaining high standards of hygiene and readiness.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, contributing to improved dental health outcomes.
- Coordinate appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted in dental procedures, enhancing patient comfort and contributing to a smoother workflow.
- Assist in dental procedures, improving patient preparation and care.
- Maintain sterilization standards, ensuring organized and efficient instrument management.
- Handle patient documentation and scheduling, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Deliver high-level patient care, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Enhance patient satisfaction through attentive and supportive service.
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
New England Smile
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Oral Surgery Assistant
MassOms
09.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Dental Assistant
Perfect Dental
09.2018 - 11.2018Read More
Dental Assistant
EZ Dental, LLC
06.2017 - 09.2018Read More
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