ALBERTO CARDONA

Manage and supervise dental assistants to make sure that projects are done before deadlines.

Manage and supervise dental students while in the preclinical simulation labs.

Supervise and train dental students on proper use of some dental materials such as dycal, alginate, IRM, RC sealers, matrix systems, acrylics, etc.

Monitor and manage daily projects, coordinate, implements, and manage the daily operations of the clinics and Labs as well as train, overseas, and supervise daily activities.

Provide guidance, training, instruction, and mentoring of new and current dental assistants, residence, and dental students and specialized procedures while assigned to the clinics.

Manage clinic inventory for undergraduate clinics and preclinical simulation labs.

Maintain functionality of dental equipment, instruments, and supplies for pre-patient care.

Coordinate, train, and supervise staff, residence, and students to assure compliance with all mandated clinic and hospital policies and procedures to maintain a safe and antiseptic clinic and labs.

Review recommended products from vendors such as Endo motors, got a picture, handpieces, etc.

Assist the dental unit coordinator in central sterilization in the distribution of instruments, equipment, and supplies for the dental students and instructors.

Troubleshoot dental units, typodonts, handpieces, cavitron's, Pulp testers, and Endo motors and hand pieces while class is in session.

Coordinate and manage supply orders for CAD-CAM digital dentistry course. Manage daily, weekly, monthly, and maintenance on CAD-CAM milling machines. Coordinate and schedule quarterly and yearly maintenance with e4d and Henry Shein.

Coordinate and supervise projects with the building superintendent.

Coordinate with course directors for materials, instruments, and supplies that will be needed for the following semester courses such as, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Implant course, Pediatric, Digital Dentistry, Denture course, RPD, and Occlusion. Pour all cast for the Denture, RPD, and Implant courses for 124 students. Total of 1,820 casts.

Clean and stock dental units in the pre-patient Care dental simulation labs.

Supervise repairs of equipment and units in undergrad clinics.

Supervise and stock the two support wet Labs on the second floor and one on the third floor.

Supervise second and third floor sterilization.

Supervise to Storekeeper II.

Supervise one Storekeeper I.

Coordinate with the DAPP Program Director and Coordinator for instruments and materials for the program.

Maintain and repair dental units, handpieces, lab hand pieces / motors, cavitrons and milling machines.

Make and distribute Dental students introduction kits for DMD students and DMDAS 2 students.

Refurbish/replace parts and prepare for distribution of Whip Mix and Denar articulators.

Coordinate and maintain the return of the Whip Mix and the Denar articulators, check that they are clean with all parts present and functional.

Coordinate with sterilization supervisor for teeth and bur orders for the pre-patient care clinical activities.

Coordinate with project manager for special weekend events that are held in the pre-patient clinical Labs also in the undergrad clinics.

Instruct and assist students while using pressure pots for repairs of Dentures, RPD, and Surgical guides. Assist students in mounting of diagnostic cast on articulator. Train the students in using of the debubblizer for stone, alginate and pouring of models for their diagnostic cast.

• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
• Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
• Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
• Made sure that we were fully staffed for the days activities.
• Supervise and manage dental assistants and hygienists.

Managed and supervised 25 dental assistants.

Managed and supervised 8 dental hygienists.

Delegate and supervise special projects.

Responsible for coordinating all staff activities within the office to maximize work and patient flow productivity.

Address any staff issues.

Train new dental assistants and clinical staff on procedures and new materials.

• Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.

Supervise and review clinical staff performance.

Coordinate and make monthly work schedules and manage vacation and PTO time for dental assistants and hygienists.

Make sure all staff adhere to company and policy procedures and compliance.

Order and maintain dental supplies and equipment with an office monthly budgets.

Place orders for the four other offices at different locations.

Performed all zoom whitening procedures.

• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.

• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
• Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
• Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
• Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
• Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
• Assisted dentist in performing complex dental surgeries, ensuring precision and patient safety.
• Contributed to the successful treatment of patients with diverse dental needs through effective collaboration with the dental team.
• Trained new dental assistants in clinic protocols and procedures, fostering a supportive team environment.
• Managed inventory of dental supplies to prevent shortages while staying within budget constraints.
• Streamlined communication between dentists, hygienists, and other staff members to optimize productivity within the practice.
• Safeguarded practice reputation by adhering to strict sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment as per OSHA guidelines.
• Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Facilitated smooth patient flow by managing appointment scheduling and coordinating timely check-ins and checkouts.