Melisa Perez
Clarksburg
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Land Park Dental
Sacramento, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and managed appointment scheduling efficiently.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments according to infection control protocols.
- Enhanced procedural efficiency by providing chairside support during both basic and major dental procedures.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices effectively.
Front Desk / Hygiene Treatment Coordinator
Dynamic Dental
Sacramento, CA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Greeting patients in/ checking patients out, answering numerous phone calls/ emails, and scheduling patients
- Completing and filing insurance forms and verifying insurance and making treatment plans
- Managing office supplies and communicating with dental supply vendors
- Filing, scanning, and creating documents
- Answering any patient questions and taking messages if needed
Dental Assistant
Midtown Endodontics
Sacramento, CA
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Chair side assistant to the doctor during routine Endodontic and surgical procedures, assisting with diagnosis and treatment plans, and providing
- Proper positioning and exposure of intra-oral digital radiographs and CT scans
Dental Assistant
Carranza Dental
Sacramento, CA
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Assistant Lead; Ensured office is stocked up by monthly ordering, floor is running smooth, keep track of lab cases, and able to train.
- Assisted doctor with multiple treatments, as well as being able to help/train fellow colleagues when needed.
- Scheduled patients/ front desk duties
Dental Assistant
Make A Smile/ Smile Time
Sacramento, CA
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted multiple doctors with any needs while taking care of my own patient, assist in general treatments, taking x-rays, going over health history forms, exam, and answering any pending questions parents or patients have.
- Able to work great with children and adults.
Dental Assistant (Internship)
Dr. Garrett Pediatric Dentistry
Sacramento, CA
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted doctor during treatment, exams, and sedation. Ensured our patients would always be taken care of and scheduled their next appointment.
Education
Dental Assisting Certificate -
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA01.2018
Skills
- Sterilization
- Tray Setups
- Chair-side Assisting
- Temporary Crowns/Bridges
- Impressions/Model
- Infection Control
- Fluoride Treatments
- Cement Removal
- Matrix Band Placement
- Patient Charting
- Scheduling Appointments
- HIPAA Compliant
- Patient Relations
Certification
- Healthcare Provider CPR
- Infection Control
- X-ray License
- Coronal Polish
- Pits & Fissure Sealant
Languages
Bilingual; Spanish & English
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Land Park Dental
05.2025 - Current
Front Desk / Hygiene Treatment Coordinator
Dynamic Dental
09.2024 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant
Midtown Endodontics
10.2022 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
Carranza Dental
02.2020 - 10.2022
Dental Assistant
Make A Smile/ Smile Time
01.2019 - 02.2020
Dental Assistant (Internship)
Dr. Garrett Pediatric Dentistry
12.2018 - 01.2019
Dental Assisting Certificate -
Carrington College