Valerie Valdez
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented dental professional with expertise in dental radiography, digital X-ray proficiency, and infection control. Committed to maintaining sterilization standards and enhancing patient care through efficient office operations.
Also an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Received additional training so I can confidently place amalgam and composite fillings. I am very detail oriented
it shows with my quality restoration
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant, Front Office Manager
Dr. C. Chamberlain DDS
Boulder, Co
02.2010 - 01.2017
- Assisted in patient management, ensuring a welcoming and efficient office environment.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and preventive dental hygiene practices effectively.
- 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 x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Thomas Lee DDS
Aurora, CO
02.2009 - 12.2009
- Assisted with patient management and scheduling to ensure smooth office operations.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain high standards of hygiene.
- Educated patients on oral health practices and post-treatment care for improved outcomes.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline processes, enhancing patient experience and satisfaction.
- Implemented inventory control measures for dental supplies, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO06-2008
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Infection control proficiency
- Electronic charting
- Restorative procedures
- Knowledgeable in Carestream, Dentrix, Romexis, Dexis, Eaglesoft, Curve, Can navigate most software
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- E.D.D.A Training - 2012-current
Timeline
Dental Assistant, Front Office Manager
Dr. C. Chamberlain DDS
02.2010 - 01.2017
Dental Assistant
Dr. Thomas Lee DDS
02.2009 - 12.2009
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
CPR Certification current
ADA accepted CPR and AED Training completed 2018-2025, 2026- current