Brittney Gonzalez
Vista
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/Records Technician
Hulse Orthodontics
Carlsbad
06.2024 - Current
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
Dental Assistant/Records tech
Nelson Family Orthodontics
San Marcos
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- 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.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA 09.2023 - 05.2024
Mission Hills High School
San Marcos, CASkills
- Digital radiography
- Instrument sterilization
- Chairside assistance
- Customer interaction
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Infection control procedures
- Taking X-rays
- Time management
- CPR certification
- CPR certified
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Xray certified
CPR certified
Coronal polishing certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Records Technician
Hulse Orthodontics
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
09.2023 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant/Records tech
Nelson Family Orthodontics
04.2022 - 05.2024
Mission Hills High School