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Andrea Herrera

Castle Rock,CO

Summary

I am a friendly dental assistant with several years of experience in the dental field. I strive to build strong relationships with patients and provide quality support during dental procedures. I work well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr. Patrick Burkhart
Denver, CO
08.2024 - Current
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Anna Geving DDS
Parker, Colorado
08.2020 - Current
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Skyview Academy
Highlands Ranch
05-2019

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Science

Laramie County Community College
Wyoming

Skills

  • Instrument preparation
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Four-handed procedures
  • Oral surgery
  • Exam room setups
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Taking X-rays

Affiliations

  • In my free time, I like to use different types of art media I am currently into jewelry making!

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr. Patrick Burkhart
08.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Dr. Anna Geving DDS
08.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Skyview Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Science

Laramie County Community College

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