Eunnixcy Cuevas
1120 Garfield Ave, Yakima,WA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Passionate to become a dental hygienist and further enhance my professional career to educate my community on the importance of preventative oral health.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Dental/ Hygiene Assistant
Yakima Smiles
Yakima, WA
- Recorded information regarding treatments rendered in patient charts accurately and completely.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, sterilized instruments and equipment, set up trays with instruments and materials needed by the dentist.
- Addressed patients' concerns, complaints and fears with understanding and empathy, establishing loyal patient following.
Dental Assistant
Nob Hill Family Dental
Yakima, WA
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Associates of Arts
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA06-2024
Certificate of Achievement - Dental Assisting Program
YVC/ Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Yakima, WA08.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA01-2016
High School Diploma -
Toppenish High School
Toppenish, WA06-2015
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Assisted doctors with dental procedures
- Assisted hygienists with periodontal charting
- Instrument sterilization
- Dental charting
- Medical history review
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Sealant application
- Fluoride treatments
Volunteer Experience
- Northwest Harvest, 1968 W J St, Yakima, WA, 98901
December 2024- January 2025
Repacked and Sorted Donated Food
Contributed With Other Volunteers
- St. Joseph Catholic Church, 212 N 4th St, Yakima, WA, 98901
December 2014
Prepared and Distributed Food to the Congregation
Contributed With Other Volunteers
Team Experience
Tennis Team
Toppenish High School
March 2013- June 2014
Contributed With Tennis Team
Certification
- Dental Assistant License
- Dental Assistant certificate of completion
- 7 hours HIV/AIDS and HIPAA
- CPR/First Aid
- People’s Choice Award
References
- Nancy Robles, EFDA
(509) 833-2025
- Christina Dixon, RDA
(509) 494-3887
- Marisela Salazar, RDH
(509) 480-3714
Timeline
Dental/ Hygiene Assistant
Yakima Smiles
Dental Assistant
Nob Hill Family Dental
Associate of Arts - Associates of Arts
Yakima Valley College
Certificate of Achievement - Dental Assisting Program
YVC/ Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Some College (No Degree) -
Heritage University
High School Diploma -
Toppenish High School
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