Angelina Ilnicki
San Jose
Summary
Dental Assistant with 20 years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Hard working, Reliable, Energetic, and Friendly works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Alan L. Frame D.D.S.
Santa Clara, CA
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment histories efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to enhance patient care and workflow efficiency.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices effectively.
- Implemented inventory management practices for dental supplies, reducing waste and costs.
- 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 general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant
David W. Hughes D.D.S.
Milpitas, CA
11.2005 - 12.2025
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Passed instruments to the dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for a clean and safe dental office.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification - undefined
Bryman College
San Jose, CA01.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
James Lick High School
San Jose, CA01.2004
Skills
- Patient Schedule Management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Exam Room Setups/Breakdown
- Oral Surgery
- Endo
- Nitrous Administration
- Implants
- Dentrix
- Digital X-rays (Nomad)
- Invisalign
- Itero
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Four-Handed Dentistry
- Inventory Management
- Instrument Preparation
- Chairside Assistance
Certification
Radiation Certificate
Coronal Polishing Certificate
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Alan L. Frame D.D.S.
01.2026 - 07.2026
Registered Dental Assistant
David W. Hughes D.D.S.
11.2005 - 12.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
James Lick High School
Dental Assistant Certification - undefined
Bryman College