Andrew Heredia
Garfield,NJ
Summary
With a proven track record at Oakland Premier Dental, I excel in delivering exceptional patient care and support, alongside mastering DENTRIX software. My expertise spans from oral surgery assistance to prosthodontic and restorative work to dental radiography, underpinned by a strong foundation in OSHA regulations and first aid, ensuring safety and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Oakland Premier Dental
Oakland, NJ
08.2022 - Current
- Preparing patients for dental procedures by draping and positioning them
- Post-operative instructions and follow-up care
- Handing instruments to the dentist during procedures
- Taking and developing dental X-rays
- Cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment according to OSHA guidelines
Delivery Driver
IKEA
Ridgefield park, NJ
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Loaded vans with products to be delivered throughout the day
- Costumer service upon request
Dental Assistant (Hired from externship)
American Unity Dental
Clifton, NJ
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted dentist with various chairside procedures
- Set up treatment rooms, sanitized and sterilized instruments
- Greeted, seated and dismissed patients, maintained patient charts
- Utilized DENTRIX software program
- Confirmed next day patient appointments
Education
Diploma - Dental Hygiene
BCCC
Paramus, NJ01.2025
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Fortis Institute
Wayne, NJ12.2017
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Oral surgery
- OSHA regulations
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Restorative dentistry
- Oral surgery assistance
- First aid training
- Dental radiography
- Four-handed procedures
- Digital Scans (TRIOS 5)
- Dentrix proficiency
- Radiography safety
References
- Marieta Valbuena, Director, Fortis Dental Education, 973-837-1818
- Michelle Chinalski, Papasikos Orthodontics
- More references upon request.
Certifications/awards
- CPR and BLS Certified
- CDA
Affiliations
- Drinker Biddle Law 2 Life, a law program to teach students about the Law and how to become lawyers, by providing real life cases that later the students will have to resolve in the presence of a judge and jury.
- Military JROTC Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Oakland Premier Dental
08.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
IKEA
03.2021 - 09.2021
Dental Assistant (Hired from externship)
American Unity Dental
01.2018 - 01.2021
Diploma - Dental Hygiene
BCCC
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Fortis Institute
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