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Melanie Cruz

Summerville

Summary

Positively impacting patients' lives through compassionate, attentive dental care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

River Landing Dentistry
Summerville
05.2025 - Current
  • Provided chairside assistance during restorative and cosmetic procedures, ensuring efficient clinical flow.
  • Utilized digital radiography and intraoral scanners to support treatment planning and case documentation.
  • Maintained a highly organized sterilization area, improving instrument turnaround time and overall clinical efficiency.

Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Children’s Dentistry
Charleston
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Captured high-quality pediatric X-rays to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Performed coronal polishing and ensured patient comfort throughout procedures.
  • Educated children and parents on proper oral hygiene, including brushing techniques and routine flossing.

Dental Assistant

Malo Smile USA
Elizabeth
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisted with restorative and prosthodontic procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Educated patients on post-procedure care and long-term oral hygiene habits.
  • Supported digital charting and treatment documentation to maintain accurate patient records.

Dental Assistant

Elizabeth Dental Care
Elizabeth
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided chairside support for preventive, restorative, and diagnostic procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and monitored equipment to maintain a safe, efficient clinical setting.
  • Assisted with charting and contributed to treatment plan development.

Education

BLS Certification -

American Red Cross
08-2025

Radiation Health & Safety Certification -

South Carolina Dental Association
02-2024

Dental Assistant Certification -

Union County College
Elizabeth, NJ
11-2022

High School Diploma -

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Elizabeth, NJ
06-2019

Skills

  • Experience in general dentistry
  • Experience in pediatric dentistry
  • Dental radiography
  • CEREC Prime Scan, Prime Milling, and Speed Fire Unit knowledge
  • Itero scan
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Coronal polishing
  • Invisalign
  • Eaglesoft
  • Dentrix
  • Opendental

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

River Landing Dentistry
05.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Children’s Dentistry
04.2024 - 04.2025

Dental Assistant

Malo Smile USA
07.2022 - 11.2023

Dental Assistant

Elizabeth Dental Care
08.2021 - 06.2022

BLS Certification -

American Red Cross

Radiation Health & Safety Certification -

South Carolina Dental Association

Dental Assistant Certification -

Union County College

High School Diploma -

Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Melanie Cruz