Andrew Heredia
Garfield,NJ
Summary
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Oakland Premier Dental
Oakland, NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Execute patient draping and positioning to ensure comfort and readiness for dental procedures.
- Assist patients with post-operative care instructions. Supported follow-up appointments to monitor recovery progress. Provided guidance on medication management and wound care.
- Facilitate dental procedures by providing necessary instruments to the dentist in a timely manner.
- Utilize advanced techniques to take and develop various dental x-rays, such as CBCTs and panoramic radiographs, for accurate patient assessments.
- Maintain strict adherence to OSHA guidelines while cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment.
- Manage incoming calls promptly and efficiently during available hours.
- Manage inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily procedures.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Dental Assistant (Hired from externship)
American Unity Dental
Clifton, NJ
12.2017 - 12.2020
- 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
- Conducted pre-procedure assessments to gather patient health histories and address concerns.
- Collaborated with the dental team to streamline patient flow during high-volume clinics.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ03-2029
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Fortis Institute
Wayne, NJ12-2017
Skills
- Four-Handed Dentistry Techniques
- Chairside Instrumentation & Tray Setup
- Dental Radiography & Digital X-Ray Systems
- Infection Control & Sterilization (OSHA-Compliant)
- Intraoral Scanning (TRIOS 5) & Digital Impressions
- Dentrix Practice Management Software
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation
- Restorative Procedures (Fillings, Crowns, Temporaries)
- Prosthodontic Support (Crowns, Bridges, Dentures)
- Oral Surgery Assistance (Extractions & Surgical Prep)
- Dental Impressions & Bite Registrations
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
Spanish
Portuguese
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
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Oakland Premier Dental
07.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant (Hired from externship)
American Unity Dental
12.2017 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Bergen Community College
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Fortis Institute