Beatriz Truit Calzadilla
Miami,FL
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Honest Dental Service
Miami, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
General Dentist
Dental Clinic Ismael Clark
Camaguey, Cuba
09.2016 - 11.2022
- Participation in the theoretical and practical teaching of students of the dental career.
- Dental prosthetic treatments: total and partial removable prosthesis and partial fixed prosthesis.
- Dental prosthesis fabrication in laboratories
- Diagnosis of bruxopathic patients by means of polysomnography and rehabilitation and integral treatment in the provincial occlusion clinic in the city of Camaguey, Cuba.
- Repaired fractured teeth by placing protective restorations such as inlays, onlays and veneers.
- Adjusted occlusion of dentures to ensure proper fit and function for patient comfort.
- Explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.
- Prescribed medications to treat dental issues such as pain relief or infection control.
- Delivered compassionate care and calmed anxious patients.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of latest developments in dentistry.
- Evaluated patients' teeth for gum disease and decay.
- Conducted root canals to remove infected pulp tissue from the tooth's roots.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive measures.
- Reviewed x-rays to identify cavities and other issues.
- Took impressions for dental appliances and sent prosthesis to outside dental labs.
- Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Restored damaged teeth using fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and other prosthodontic procedures.
- Treated infections caused by chronic and acute issues and diseases within soft oral tissues.
- Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.
Education
Dentistry
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Hialeah, FL08.2023
Dentistry
University of Medical Sciences
Camaguey07.2018
Dentistry
University of Medical Sciences
Camaguey07.2016
Dentistry
University of Medical Sciences
Camaguey07.2016
Skills
- Proficient in Open dental
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Equipment Sterilization
- Instrument Preparation
- Patient Services
- Clinical Support
- Dental Impression Specialist
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Taking X-Rays
- Patient Schedule Management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Chairside Assistance
- Oral Healthcare
- Team Collaboration
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Insurance Billing
Accomplishments
Graduated with honor awards. Achieved outstanding scores in Odontology in Cuba.
Certification
- Certified Dental Radiology Training
- Certified Expanded Function Duties Training for Dental Assistant
- CPR Training
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Honest Dental Service
01.2024 - Current
General Dentist
Dental Clinic Ismael Clark
09.2016 - 11.2022
Dentistry
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Dentistry
University of Medical Sciences
Dentistry
University of Medical Sciences
Dentistry
University of Medical Sciences
- Certified Dental Radiology Training
- Certified Expanded Function Duties Training for Dental Assistant
- CPR Training
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