Ashlee Hernandez
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with expertise in supporting complex procedures and maintaining infection control standards. Proven ability to improve appointment scheduling and educate patients on oral hygiene, contributing to better dental health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Estero, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, lab technicians and other personnel by handing appropriate supplies needed for procedures, dressing/sterilizing rooms and collaborating with dental laboratory technicians to support restorative cases.
- experience in capturing diagnostic dental radiographs while following patient safety protocol including proper use of lead aprons, radiation protection measures and precise xray positioning techniques to provide high quality images for doctor evaluation ;)
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
- Operated and maintained dental equipment, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in patient preparation and management during dental procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethune High School
Immokalee, FLSkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- Impression taking skills
- knowledgeable in dental carries classifications (1-6)
- proficient in identifying dental carries on xrays
Certification
- BLS certificate
- Certificate of completion expanded functions dental assisting
- Certificate of completion for entry level-dental assisting
- OSHA Compliance & training for medical and dental
- HIPPA privacy & security compliance training for medical and dental
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
03.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bethune High School