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VALERIE SANCHEZ

VALERIE SANCHEZ

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Experienced dental professional with 17 years in sedation dentistry and hospital-based care at Tacoma General Hospital. Specializing in implants, bone grafts, extractions, orthodontics, and restorations. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, patient management, and technical expertise. A reliable team player dedicated to achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and upholding infection control standards. Strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. A dependable team player with a focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Mostafa Norooz, D.D.S., & Associates
01.2008 - Current
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted the dentist on hospital/ sedation cases involving transplant, cardiac patients and patients with disabilities.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.

Dental Assistant

Down to Earth Dental
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Perform X-rays digital.
  • The set up and break down of rooms.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for bone graphing, and implant surgery, extractions and surgical extractions as well as root canal therapy.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments fo procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Dental Assistant

AAA Dental Clinic
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Perform X-rays manual.
  • The set up and break down of rooms, assisting in extractions and surgical extractions, as well as amalgam/composite restorative.
  • Adult and child polish and sterilization of instruments and confirming appointments.
  • I am currently also working on call here.

Sterilization/Dental Assistant

Aesthetic Dental Care
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Perform child and adult polish set up and break down rooms
  • Sterilization of instruments, and x-rays.

Education

Dental Assistant Program -

Everest College, Tacoma, WA
01.2008

Pierce College, Steilacoom, WA
06.2025

Pierce College, Steilacoom, WA
01.2006

Skills

  • Skilled in operating digital X-ray systems
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Digital chart management
  • Patient oral care instruction
  • Assisting with restorative procedures
  • Oral surgery assistance and setup
  • Assisting in endodontic procedures
  • Dental procedure setup
  • Assisting in four-handed procedures
  • Understanding of HIPAA standards
  • Understanding of OSHA compliance
  • Certified in first aid
  • Instrument sterilization and organization
  • Setup and breakdown of treatment areas
  • Room and equipment disinfection/ Instrument decontamination
  • Sanitation procedures

Certification

  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Personal Information

Title: Dental Assistant

Timeline

Dental Assistant - Down to Earth Dental
01.2017 - 01.2018
Dental Assistant - AAA Dental Clinic
01.2010 - 01.2011
Dental Assistant - Mostafa Norooz, D.D.S., & Associates
01.2008 - Current
Sterilization/Dental Assistant - Aesthetic Dental Care
01.2008 - 01.2009
Pierce College - ,
Pierce College - ,
Everest College - Dental Assistant Program,

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