VANESSA MARTINEZ
La Puente,CA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sol Dental
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Dental Assistant
Dr.Blanco DDS
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments and equipment for efficiacy
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Comfort patients during procedures
- Assisted in patient preparation for dental procedures and treatments.
Dental Assistant
Fairgrove Dental center
04.2023 - 05.2023
Dental assisting internship
Sol Dental
05.2022 - 11.2022
Cashier
Raspado Zone
La Puente, CA
04.2021 - 07.2021
Education
Dental Assisting Program -
North-West College
West CovinaHigh School - Health Academy ROP for Medical Assisting
Bassett High School
Skills
- Patient education
- Digital radiography
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument organization
- Treatment room sanitation
- Scheduling appointments
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sol Dental
10.2024 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Dr.Blanco DDS
05.2023 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant
Fairgrove Dental center
04.2023 - 05.2023
Dental assisting internship
Sol Dental
05.2022 - 11.2022
Cashier
Raspado Zone
04.2021 - 07.2021
Dental Assisting Program -
North-West College
High School - Health Academy ROP for Medical Assisting
Bassett High School