Maria Sanchez

Registered Dental Assistant In Gilroy, CA

My curiosity for pursuing a career in the dental field was inspired and fostered by my amazing sisters, who are both dental assistants. Once I graduated high school, I enrolled at Carrington College Dental Assistant program. While in school, I learned many things that piqued my interest and deepened my love for the field, such as patient care and hands-on clinical work. Part of our graduating requirement was a 6 week internship in a dental office, which I was fortunate to complete at Dr. Luma Ajlouni’s office. My compassion, motivation, and quick ability to learn lead me from being a student intern to a full time team member in the summer of 2020. While working alongside an amazing doctor and coworkers during my internship, I developed a deeper meaning of the impact my work can have on patients and what it means to be a successful dental assistant. As I continue to grow as a dental assistant, I plan to further my knowledge as an RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) and stay current through continuing education courses. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my nieces/nephews and going to the beach.