Valerie BRISEÑO
EL PASO,TX
Summary
Dental Assistant with experience supporting oral surgery, extractions, implants, and anesthesia setup. Strong in patient intake, charting, infection control, and vital signs monitoring. Known for clear communication, room preparation, and smooth coordination of clinical tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
InGenesis-Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted chairside during dental procedures in Ingenesis healthcare settings.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments following infection control standards.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Supported patient intake, seating, and comfort before dental exams.
- Collected and updated dental charts, forms, and patient records.
- Managed dental supplies, stocked exam rooms, and organized equipment.
- Cleaned operatories and maintained sanitary clinical work areas.
- Organized and streamlined scheduling to enhance patient flow. and patient flow for InGenesis dental services.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Fostered patient loyalty and retention through empathetic and caring service.
- Prepared patients by clearly explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Administered desensitizing agents to patients before anesthetic administration.
- Provided patient education on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care.
- Assisted periodontists with dental procedures, including scaling and root planing.
- Reviewed radiographs with the periodontist prior to beginning any procedure.
- Assisted surgeon during extractions, implants, and other oral procedures.
- Handed instruments and maintained clear field during surgical care.
- Took part in surgical procedures by assisting oral surgeon.
- Assisted with suturing wounds closed following surgical operations when necessary.
- Collected specimens from biopsies or other tissue samples sent off for laboratory testing.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jose Lopez DDS, DMD
El Paso, Texas
08.2009 - 08.2024
- Supported oral surgeon with extractions, implant placement, and oral procedures to maintain efficient workflow and patient safety.
- Assisted anesthesia setup and monitored patient comfort throughout procedures.
- Passed instruments and maintained clear surgical field during care.
- Followed oral surgeon instructions during surgical procedures and provided direct support.
- Prepared patients with preoperative guidance and postoperative care instructions to improve understanding and comfort.
- Reviewed patient charts and updated clinical notes before appointments.
- Collected medical histories and organized paperwork to streamline pre-procedure process.
- Prepared treatment rooms by arranging instruments, supplies, and medications for procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Brightwood College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Chairside assisting
- Dental assisting techniques
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Sterilization protocols
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument preparation
- Operatory setup
- Patient intake
- Dental charting
- Patient records management
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient education
- Clinical communication
- Team coordination
- Safety compliance
- Sanitation procedures
- Patient care support
- Periodontal treatment assistance
Timeline
Dental Assistant
InGenesis-Fort Bliss
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jose Lopez DDS, DMD
08.2009 - 08.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assistant
Brightwood College