Tanya Diaz
Norwalk,ca
Summary
Driven and motivated professional with a proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, families, and team members. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, reliability, and a genuine commitment to providing quality service. Attentive, organized, and dedicated to supporting growth, customer satisfaction, and long-term success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Brite Dental Group
Anaheim, CA
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Contributed to successful dental procedures such as fillings, extractions, and root canals.
- Maintained organized patient records while complying with OSHA and HIPAA standards.
- Elevated patient satisfaction scores via exemplary chairside assistance and care practices.
- Efficiently managed a busy schedule with an average of 25 patients daily.
- Participated in digital imaging and X-ray processing for improved diagnostic accuracy.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients to enhance comfort during procedures.
- Reduced procedural anxiety through effective communication and supportive interactions.
Dental Assistant Extern
SoCal Kidz Pediatric Dentistry
Long Beach, CA
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Food service associate
Knotts berry farm
Buena Park
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Served over 200 customers a day while keeping things friendly, efficient, and stress-free for guests.
- Helped train new team members on how to prepare food safely and provide great customer service.
- Consistently followed health and safety rules, contributing to perfect health inspection scores.
- Reduced food waste by improving portion control and staying on top of inventory management.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by going the extra mile and providing personalized, attentive service.
- Handled credit transactions accurately, processing over $2,000 daily without errors.
- Worked closely with kitchen staff to ensure fast, fresh meals were delivered during the busiest times.
Education
Law
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CADental Assistant -
Fullerton Dental Assistant School
Fullerton, CAHigh school diploma -
Gahr high school
Cerritos, CASkills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Digital media design
- Inventory oversight
- Safety and compliance management
- Time optimization
- Clear communication
- Analytical problem solving
- Detail-oriented approach
- Patient instruction
Certification
- X-ray
- Pit and fissure Sealant
- Coronal polishing
- Certified DA
- Infection control
References
Noha Meyer, +1 (714) 290-1135
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Persian
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Brite Dental Group
05.2025 - 10.2025
Dental Assistant Extern
SoCal Kidz Pediatric Dentistry
01.2025 - 02.2025
Food service associate
Knotts berry farm
03.2023 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant -
Fullerton Dental Assistant School
High school diploma -
Gahr high school
Law
Cerritos College