PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY of Connie Giudice
Senior Dental Assistant with more than 15 years of experience supporting general, specialty, surgical, and restorative dentistry. Brings advanced chairside capability across implants, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, cosmetic procedures, TMJ and airway care, and emergency dentistry. Recognized for anticipating provider needs, maintaining efficient clinical flow, training team members, and helping anxious patients feel informed and comfortable. Fluent in English and Spanish, including real-time explanation and translation of procedures, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions.
- 720.347.3472
- connie.giudice@gmail.com
- 18673 N. Elbert Road Elbert, CO 80106
- www.hireconnie.com
core skill set
Clinical Excellence
- Chairside Assisting (Four-Handed Dentistry)
- General Dentistry and Endodontic Support
- Crown and Bridge Procedure Assistance
- Hygiene Assistance and Clinical Support
- Hygiene Assistance and Clinical Support
- Panorex and Intraoral Photography
Patient Experience and Communication
- Bilingual Patient Communication (English / Spanish)
- Real-time Translation for Spanish-speaking patients
- Patient Education and Treatment Planning Support
- High-touch patient care in fast-paced environments
Operational Efficiency
- Thrives in high-volume, high-stress clinical settings
- Rapid adaptability to new office workflows and teams
- Strong multitasking and time management capabilities
- Sterilization and Infection Control Compliance
Administrative and Systems Proficiency
- Scheduling and Front Office Support
- Dentrix and Open Dental Software
- Patient coordination and clerical operations
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience supporting Crown and Bridge procedures
Front office operations including scheduling and patient coordination
AVAILABILITY & OBJECTIVE
Connie is actively seeking travel, temporary, and contract-based dental assisting opportunities. She offers immediate value to practices requiring a highly skilled, bilingual, and adaptable professional who can step into any environment and perform at a high level from day one.
DISTINGUISHING VALUE
Fluent bilingual communication with real-time patient translation
Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Exceptional adaptability across diverse dental practices and specialties
Immediate contributor with minimal onboarding required
TECHNOLOGY
Dentrix
Open Dental
Digital Radiography Systems
ADVANCED CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Chairside and restorative procedures
Crowns, bridges, composites, veneers, dentures, root canals, temporary crowns, impressions, digital impressions, retraction cord, cement removal, whitening and whitening trays, sealants, fluoride, coronal polishing, and orthodontic procedures.
Surgical and specialty assisting
Implant placement, extractions, bone grafting, oral surgery, periodontal surgery, endodontic surgery, All-on-4 and All-on-X treatment, pediatric care, sleep dentistry, TMJ and airway treatment, and dental emergencies.
Imaging and digital dentistry
FMX, bitewings, periapicals, Panorex, CBCT, digital radiography, intraoral cameras, intraoral scanners, and digital impressions.
Sedation and patient monitoring
Experience supporting nitrous oxide, conscious sedation, IV sedation, vital-sign monitoring, surgical patient monitoring, emergency equipment, and clinical emergency response.
Patient coordination and case acceptance
Treatment-plan explanation, procedure education, financial-option discussions, scheduling, follow-up, bilingual communication, and support for nervous or hesitant patients.
Leadership and operations
Training and supervising dental assistants, managing sterilization, maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, creating clinical procedures, and improving office workflow.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Meadows Dental Group – General Dentistry
Lone Tree, CO
Dental Assistant | April 2008 – May 2010
Delivered chairside support for general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, including crown and bridge procedures, impressions, temporaries, and treatment preparation.
Supported treatment-plan education, scheduling, patient follow-up, and ongoing communication to help patients understand and proceed with recommended care.
Jade Dental Professionals
Colorado Springs, CO
Dental Assistant | November 2023 – Present
Deliver comprehensive chairside support in a fast-paced practice, anticipating provider needs and helping maintain consistent clinical flow across a demanding schedule.
Prepare patients, operatories, instruments, and materials; perform digital imaging and intraoral photography; and maintain sterilization and infection-control standards.
Explain procedures and follow-up instructions in English and Spanish, using a calm bedside manner to help anxious patients remain comfortable and engaged in treatment.
Support patient coordination from intake through treatment completion, including scheduling, follow-up communication, and treatment-plan reinforcement.
Prime Care Dental
Las Vegas, NV
Dental Assistant | January 2023 – May 2023
Supported multiple providers in a high-volume environment that required speed, accuracy, organization, and rapid adaptation to established systems.
Assisted with general and restorative procedures, prepared treatment rooms, supported patient education, and maintained dependable turnover between appointments.
Integrated quickly into the clinical team and used broad prior experience to contribute with minimal onboarding.
Pineland Dental
Larkspur, CO
Dental Assistant | July 2010 – March 2012
Provided four-handed chairside assistance across general dentistry while supporting imaging, patient preparation, sterilization, post-treatment care, organized operatories, and dependable communication among providers, patients, and front-office staff.
Meadows Dental Group – Endodontics
Lone Tree, CO
Dental Assistant | October 2006 – April 2010
Provided specialized support for root canals, endodontic surgery, emergency treatment, and complex cases requiring precision and close coordination with the provider.
Prepared surgical materials and imaging, monitored patient comfort, and guided patients through specialty treatment with clear explanations and reassurance.
CAREER VALUE
More than 15 years of experience across general dentistry and a wide range of specialty and surgical procedures.
Experienced trainer and workflow leader who can orient new assistants, manage clinical systems, and support efficient day-to-day operations.
Strong patient rapport and bedside manner, especially with anxious patients and Spanish-speaking families who need clear, compassionate communication.
Comfortable entering unfamiliar practices, learning provider preferences quickly, and contributing without extensive hand-holding.
TECHNOLOGY AND LANGUAGES
Practice systems Dentrix and Open Dental
Clinical technology Digital radiography, CBCT, Panorex, intraoral cameras, intraoral scanners, and digital impression systems
Languages
Fluent English and Spanish
- 720.347.3472
- connie.giudice@gmail.com
- 18673 N. Elbert Road Elbert, CO 80106
- www.hireconnie.com