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Alondra Avila Contreras

Alondra Avila Contreras

Chicago

Summary

Facilitated patient readiness for examinations, enhancing workflow efficiency. Contributed to successful chairside procedures, improving patient comfort and satisfaction. Promoted oral hygiene education, leading to increased patient awareness and proactive care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Dental Assistant

Cottage Dental
Bloomington, Illinois
01.2026 - Current
  • Cultivated loyal patient relationships and enhanced retention through empathetic and attentive service.
  • Supported dentists during procedures by efficiently preparing instruments and materials.
  • Sterilized dental instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
  • Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits to ensure seamless care continuity.

Assistant Manager, Dental Assistant

Lakewood Family Dental
Bloomington, IL
06.2024 - 01.2026
  • Coordinated daily office operations, including staff scheduling and conflict resolution, to support smooth functioning
  • Assisted in dental procedures while ensuring adherence to strict hygiene protocols for patient safety
  • Translate complex dental and administrative information for Spanish-speaking patients
  • Trained new hires on clinical and administrative protocols to enhance team readiness and service quality

Dental Assistant

Ireland Grove Dental
Bloomington, Il
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials to ensure efficiency and readiness.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits to optimize patient flow.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient experience.

Education

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant

Bloomington Modern School of DA
Bloomington, IL
8 2021

High School Diploma -

Normal Community High School
Normal, IL
5 2021

Skills

Dental procedure assistance

Instrument sterilization

Infection control

X-ray imaging

Clinical documentation

Patient scheduling

Staff coordination

Employee training

Cross-training capabilities

Customer service

Bilingual communication

Strong writing and verbal skills

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

Polish & Sealants

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Cottage Dental
01.2026 - Current

Assistant Manager, Dental Assistant

Lakewood Family Dental
06.2024 - 01.2026

Dental Assistant

Ireland Grove Dental
02.2024 - 05.2024

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Assistant

Bloomington Modern School of DA

High School Diploma -

Normal Community High School
Alondra Avila Contreras