Marlon Gonzaga

Professional Summary

Experienced Lead Orthodontic Dental Assistant with over 14 years of clinical experience delivering efficient, high-quality patient care in fast-paced orthodontic and oral surgery settings. Skilled in chairside assisting, training new team members, digital imaging, patient communication, and maintaining smooth clinical workflow. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, allowing exceptional communication with diverse patient populations. Recognized for speed, organization, and leadership.

Core Skills

• Lead Orthodontic Assisting
• Chairside Assisting
• Oral Surgery Assisting
• Digital Radiography (Certified)
• Sterilization & Infection Control
• Instrument Setup & Breakdown
• Patient Education
• Team Training & Leadership
• Digital Impressions & Scanning
• Photography
• OSHA & HIPAA Compliance
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Professional Experience

Lead Orthodontic Assistant

(Current Employer)

• Assist orthodontist with all clinical procedures.
• Train and mentor newly hired dental assistants.
• Maintain efficient patient flow in a high-volume practice.
• Take diagnostic radiographs and clinical photographs.
• Perform digital scans and prepare treatment records.
• Fabricate retainers and orthodontic appliances as needed.
• Ensure OSHA and infection control compliance.
• Deliver excellent patient care while maintaining a positive clinical environment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Massachusetts Dental Assistant
• Dental Radiology Certification
• CPR/BLS Certified

Languages

• English
• Spanish
• Portuguese

Professional Strengths

• 14+ years of dental experience
• Excellent teamwork and communication
• Fast learner with strong attention to detail
• Dependable and punctual
• Thrives in fast-paced offices
• Comfortable adapting to new offices through temporary staffing

Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery

(Previous/Current Experience)

• Assist with routine and surgical extractions.
• Prepare surgical trays and treatment rooms.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures.
• Assist with local anesthesia procedures.
• Provide post-operative instructions and patient education.
• Maintain sterile field throughout surgical procedures.

• Conducted routine laboratory tests to ensure quality of orthodontic materials.
• Assisted in preparing and processing dental impressions for patient treatment plans.
• Maintained accurate records of laboratory procedures and results for compliance purposes.
• Collaborated with dental professionals to address any discrepancies in patient samples.