ADRIAN VIZCAINO
Miami,Florida
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
The Smile Mission
Miami, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Managed dental records and entered information using Open dental , dentrix to keep important patient information on file.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
New Life Dental Center
Miami, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Cleaned and polished removable appliances such as dentures and orthodontic retainers.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Assisted dentists during restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, fillings, implants.
- Examined mouth for sores or lesions that may indicate a need for further evaluation.
- Counseled patients on smoking cessation strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
- Recognized warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer or diabetes through clinical observations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care planning.
- Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within budgetary guidelines.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Managed dental records and entered information using [Software] to keep important patient information on file.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
Dental Assistant
The Little Tooth Doctor
Miami, Florida
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly
- Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
- Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs
- Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff
- Scheduled appointments for patients using the office management system software
- Organized dental equipment and supplies to ensure efficient patient care operations
- Managed patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of all information
- Tracked inventory levels of dental supplies and placed orders when necessary
- Educated patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention.
Dental Assistant
smiles of kendall family dental
Miami, Florida
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly
- Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
- Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs
- Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff.
Dentist
Provincial Pediatric Jose Luis Miranda Hospital
Santa Clara
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
- Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment
- Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs
- Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff
- Developed positive relationships with patients and colleagues
- Performed chair-side dental procedures in a timely manner
- Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments
- Bleached, cleaned, or polished teeth to restore natural color
- Diagnosed and treated diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures and provided preventive and corrective services
- Eliminated irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, used dental instruments
- Administered anesthetics to limit amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications
- Examined teeth, gums and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnosed diseases and abnormalities and planned appropriate treatments
- Produced and evaluated dental health educational materials
- Treated exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber and root canal, using dental instruments
- Formulated plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue
- Advised and instructed patients regarded preventive dental care, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral health care services
- Made and fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures and wrote fabrication instructions and prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians
- Masked, gloves and safety glasses to protect patients and self from infectious diseases
- Applied fluoride or sealants to teeth
- Removed diseased tissue, used surgical instruments
- Used dental air turbines, hand instruments, dental appliances, or surgical implements
- Performed oral and periodontal surgery on jaw and mouth
- Filled pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials
- I began directing the program ;Care for special and disabled patients, in the program I diagnosed oral pathologies that were later treated under general anesthesia
- Diagnosed pains of dental origin and followed up patients after surgical procedures
- Perform exercises of 3rd molars, as well as placement of sutures
- Perform extractions, make temporary bridges and crowns, restorations
- Perform endodontics on monoradicular and multiradicular teeth
- Carry out teeth whitening
- Analyze intraoral and extraoral radiographs as well as the biopsy to reach the final diagnosis
- Assisted in surgical procedures in the placement of implants and in prosthetic rehabilitation
- Perform oral cancer screening tests
- In the dental office educated patients about the importance of oral hygiene to promote oral health and general health
- Indicated the medicines necessary to treat the different pathologies.
Dentist
Provincial Clinical Surgical Teaching Arnaldo Milian Hospital General
Santa Clara, US
- Performed patient examinations, charted dental history and developed treatment plans.
- Conducted root canals, extractions, fillings, crowns and other restorative procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Assisted with the placement of implants and orthodontic treatments.
- Provided emergency care for toothaches or broken teeth.
- Took x-rays to identify areas of decay or other abnormalities in the mouth.
- Utilized specialized tools such as drills, forceps and mirrors to perform procedures in a precise manner.
- Prescribed medications and antibiotics to treat infections or pain relief associated with dental work.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor progress of treatments or surgeries performed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits in electronic health records system.
- Kept up-to-date on advances in dentistry by attending seminars and conferences.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain licensure requirements.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices for providing quality dental services.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used during procedures or office operations.
- Developed long-term relationships with patients through excellent customer service skills.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Designed and fitted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.
- Explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.
- Took impressions for dental appliances and sent prosthesis to outside dental labs.
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Kept patient information confidential and respected patients rights to privacy.
- Taught patients how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
- Collected information from patients, parents and guardians about dental care and issues of concern.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings by thoroughly examining patients' mouths to identify problematic areas.
- Assisted with recruitment, training and management of staff.
- Trained dental staff members on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniques.
- Monitored growth and development of teeth and jaws in pediatric patients by [Action].
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
- Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Evaluated patients' teeth for gum disease and decay.
- Reviewed x-rays to identify cavities and other issues.
Education
Registered Dental Hygienist -
Florida Institute For Advanced Dental Education
12.2023
Dental Assisting: US -
Brittin Dental Assiting
10.2022
Dentist: Dentistry -
University of Medical Sciences
01.2018
Skills
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Emergency Dental Care
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Occlusal Registrations
- Preliminary Impressions
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Patient Care Standards
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Procedure Support
- Oral Health Assessments
- Medical Charting
- Taking X-Rays
- Anesthetic Administration
- Implant Restoration
- Oral Surgery
- Local Anesthetics
Certification
- Dental assistant
- Registered Dental Hygienist
Languages
- English
- Spanish
References
- Damian Acosta - The Little Tooth Doctor DMD (786) 660-1307 tltd.kendall@gmail.com
- Coworkers
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
The Smile Mission
01.2024 - Current
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
New Life Dental Center
01.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
The Little Tooth Doctor
03.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
smiles of kendall family dental
09.2022 - 03.2023
Dentist
Provincial Pediatric Jose Luis Miranda Hospital
05.2019 - 03.2022
Dentist
Provincial Clinical Surgical Teaching Arnaldo Milian Hospital General
Registered Dental Hygienist -
Florida Institute For Advanced Dental Education
Dental Assisting: US -
Brittin Dental Assiting
Dentist: Dentistry -
University of Medical Sciences
- Dental assistant
- Registered Dental Hygienist