Belkis Mejia
Southaven,MS
Summary
Highly skilled Dental assistant with 2 year experience in providing chair side assistance, dental laboratory procedures,and patient education. Proficient in dental radiography, sterilization techniques. Strong attention on detail and excellent patient care abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Advanced Dental Implant And TMJ Center
11.2023 - Current
- Preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
- Assisting the surgeon with all chairside procedures including operatory setup, anesthesia administration, and cleanup.
- Preparing patients for surgery and monitoring vital signs during procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Dental Assistant
Christ Community Dental Health Services
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, fillings, extraction, root canal, crowns, bridges and removable dentures ,improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Translated to Spanish speaking patients.
- Practiced coronal polishing.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Applied pit and fissure sealants.
- Placed and removes temporary restorations.
- Programmed recalls and appointments.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Dentist
Centro Odontologico M&M
01.2013 - 02.2021
- Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.
- Performed complex dental procedures such as root canals, extractions, filling, crown, bridges, teeth cleaning, removable dentures to restore patients smiles.
- Collaborated with a team of dental professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Managed dental emergencies promptly, addressing acute pain and preventing further complications.
Education
Dental Assistant - Registred Dental Assistant
Tennessee
02.2022
Master of Science - Doctor of Dental Surgery.
Universidad Autonoma De Honduras
Honduras07.2006
Skills
- Bilingual( Spanish and english)
- Surgical Assisting
- Patient Care
- Dental impressions
- Vital Sign Measurement
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- X- Ray
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Advanced Dental Implant And TMJ Center
11.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Christ Community Dental Health Services
11.2022 - 11.2023
Dentist
Centro Odontologico M&M
01.2013 - 02.2021
Dental Assistant - Registred Dental Assistant
Tennessee
Master of Science - Doctor of Dental Surgery.
Universidad Autonoma De Honduras
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