AMERICA HERNANDEZ

I coordinate the school-based program. We do visual dental screenings, preventive sealants and oral health education. I work alongside the school nurses and staff every step to ensure students are supported. All across San Diego County.

• Clean and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
• Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
• Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.

• Prepared treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials for procedures.
• Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
• Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
• Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
• Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.