Victoria D. Friar
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant with expertise in patient care, dental radiography, and infection control. Focused on maintaining a clean environment and enhancing patient experiences through effective communication and office management. Skilled in building strong relationships with patients and colleagues to support optimal oral health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental Spa
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to optimize workflow and enhance patient comfort.
- Prepared examination rooms, sterilized tools, and upheld cleanliness standards.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Accurately recorded patient medical histories in electronic health records system.
- Sanitized equipment and treatment rooms, restocking supplies after each patient.
- Took digital x-rays including bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal types.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam and impression material for use.
- Utilized Open Dental and Denticon software for managing patient records and scheduling appointments.
- Operated Ori Scanner for capturing precise dental impressions, contributing to accurate treatment planning.
Dental Assistant
Sabal Dental
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficient workflow.
- Prepared examination rooms, sterilized tools, and maintained cleanliness standards.
- Coordinated patient appointments, ensuring accurate schedules and timely responses to inquiries.
- Informed patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to enhance their understanding and compliance.
- Recorded patient medical histories accurately in electronic health records system.
- Processed dental x-rays, ensuring quality images for accurate diagnosis.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and patient flow.
- Oversaw dental supply inventory, ordering necessary replacements to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Utilized Dentrix software to manage patient records efficiently.
- Operated Itero system to capture precise dental impressions.
Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental Spa
Corpus Christi, Texas
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Assisted in performing routine dental cleanings and other dental procedures utilizing 4 to 6 handed dentistry techniques
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment and cleaned treatment rooms after each patient to uphold infection control standards and prepare for next patient.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Organized dental materials including cement, amalgam, composite, and impression materials to streamline procedure preparation.
- Managed inventory and logistics by ensuring dental supplies were consistently stocked and conducting regular supply room audits.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided front desk support by greeting patients and managing appointments.
Dental Assistant
Sabal Dental
Corpus Christi, Texas
07.2015 - 02.2022
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficient workflow.
- Prepared examination rooms, sterilized tools, and maintained cleanliness standards.
- Coordinated patient appointments, ensuring timely scheduling and prompt resolution of inquiries.
- Processed dental x-rays, ensuring quality images for accurate diagnosis.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and patient flow.
- Oversaw inventory of dental supplies, ordering replacements to prevent service interruptions.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Arranged dental instruments and equipment in preparation for procedures to ensure efficiency and accessibility.
- Welcomed patients at the office entrance and guided them to their designated examination rooms for timely service.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Informed patients about treatment procedures and provided guidance on post-procedure care.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Dental Assistant Trainee
Aspen Dental Care
Corpus Christi, Texas
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental operatory and tools.
- Coordinated patient appointments and ensured accurate scheduling records for efficient office operations.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Sterilized dental instruments according to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Provided chairside support during examinations and treatments for patients.
- Addressed patient questions and concerns to enhance understanding and comfort during treatment.
- Trained in digital radiography techniques for capturing dental images.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Handled emergency situations when they arise by providing appropriate first aid measures until help arrives.
- Organized and arranged dental instrument trays for specific procedures. of instruments for specific dental procedures.
- Carefully extracted sutures after surgical procedures under dentist supervision. following surgical procedures under the direction of a dentist.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use oral hygiene products such as toothpaste or flossing aids.
- Monitored and replenished dental supplies to ensure continuous availability for patient care. of dental supplies and materials in preparation for treatments or procedures.
- Assisted dentist in placing temporary restorations such as crowns, bridges, veneers.
- Recorded medical history information from patients into electronic health record systems.
- Assisted in the maintenance and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment.
- Examined mouth for signs of disease or abnormalities that may require further evaluation from a dentist.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments rendered throughout the day.
- Monitored patient vital signs including pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature.
- Took digital X-rays, impressions, and photographs of teeth as needed by dentist.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing patient records.
- Collaborated with other staff members on special projects related to improving office operations and efficiency.
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals such as hygienists or laboratory technicians to ensure quality care was provided to each patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roy Miller High School
Corpus Christi, TX06-2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Kaplan College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Chairside assistance
- Dental radiography
- X-ray processing
- Instrument sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Dental software management
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient schedule management
- Supply inventory
- Patient care
- Oral healthcare
- Office management
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant 2014
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental Spa
10.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Sabal Dental
01.2025 - 09.2025
Dental Assistant
Gentle Dental Spa
03.2022 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant
Sabal Dental
07.2015 - 02.2022
Dental Assistant Trainee
Aspen Dental Care
06.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Roy Miller High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Kaplan College