Luz Contreras
Rock Hill
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with expertise in chair-side assistance and digital x-ray execution. Demonstrated success in educating patients and optimizing appointment scheduling to improve patient care. Strong focus on infection control and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
DentalWorks USA
Rock hill
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, passing instruments and holding suction devices.
- Executed bitewing, periapical, panoramic, and occlusal x-rays for dentist review.
- Took digital x-rays utilizing radiographic equipment for precise diagnostic imaging.
- Captured preliminary impressions of patient teeth for custom dental work fabrication.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures by mixing impression materials and pouring casts from impressions.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies post-treatment to ensure readiness for next patient.
- Educated patients on treatment protocols and post-procedure home care instructions.
- Scheduled appointments and efficiently coordinated patient follow-ups.
Dental Assistant
Creston Dental And Braces
Rock hiil
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for patient care.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to facilitate quick and accurate assessments and treatment by dentists.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups to ensure smooth patient flow and continuity of care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockhill High School
Rockhill 06-2007
Skills
- Dental hygiene assistance
- Patient support at chair-side
- Assistance during procedures
- Digital x-ray proficiency
- Infection prevention methods
- Sterilization processes
- Exam room preparation
- Scheduling appointments
- Cross-training abilities
- Problem resolution skills
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
SCDA Radiation Safety Exam
Timeline
Dental Assistant
DentalWorks USA
12.2025 - 02.2026
Dental Assistant
Creston Dental And Braces
11.2022 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Rockhill High School