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LORELAY MENDOZA

ad0gql@r.postjobfree.com 661-***-**** Hayward, CA 94541

Friendly Dental Assistant with 14+ 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. Bilingual fluent Spanish/English. Clinical Support

Procedure Support

Patient Education

Patient Services

• Bilingual Spanish/ English

James Gil DDS Bakersfield, CA

Dental Assistant

02/2012 - 08/2016

Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.

Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.

Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices. United Health Centers Parlier, CA

Dental Assistant

09/2005 - 02/2012

Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.

Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.

Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices. Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software. Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.

Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures. Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.

Americare Dental Tulare, CA

Dental Assistant

02/2002 - 09/2005

Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.

Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.

Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices. Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.

Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety. Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to Summary

Skills

Experience

prepare for anesthetic administration.

Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.

San Juaquin Valley College Visalia, CA

Associate of Science in Dental Assisting

06/2001

Education and Training

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