Mireya Valdivia
Fresno
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.
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Children’s choice dental
Fresno
04.2026 - Current
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments, ensuring readiness for efficient procedures.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and dental treatments, enhancing patient care and comfort.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Collaborated with team members to create a welcoming clinic environment, improving patient experience.
- Handled patient inquiries and provided excellent customer service at the front desk.
- 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.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Dental radiography
Dental Assistant
Haraz dental
Fresno
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments for procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Assistant
Kids2dentist
Fresno
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments for procedures.
- Supported dentists during examinations and various dental treatments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
UEI College
Fresno 04.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
Dedicated Dental Assistant experienced in fostering strong relationships with patients and colleagues Delivered quality support during dental procedures and provided patient education to enhance oral health outcomes Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personality types, contributing to practice growth and stability
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Basic life support
- OSHA
- HIPPA
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence
- Perfect Attendance
- Honor roll
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Children’s choice dental
04.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
Haraz dental
07.2025 - 01.2026
Dental Assistant
Kids2dentist
02.2024 - 12.2024
Diploma - Dental Assisting
UEI College
04.2023 - 04.2024