Betzanahy Leyva
Summary
With a robust background at St. Vincent De Paul Charity Dental Clinic, I excel in operative dentistry and patient care management, showcasing clinical expertise and a commitment to professional development through continuous learning. I am very comfortable in providing dental care to adults in order to achieve their dental needs and also developing a good patient relationship. I also work with kids and I feel very comfortable in doing so.
I am a very compassionate professional with deep commitment to patient care and team leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Dental Director
Society of St. Vincent De Paul-Phoenix, Az
08.2021 - Current
- Work closely with Dental director.
- Consistently update knowledge on industry advancements through attending conferences and workshops.
- Mentored fourth year dental students from both dental schools in Arizona as well as our AEGD residents, fostering professional growth and development.
- Developed clear communication channels between staff members, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the practice.
- Initiated quality assurance protocols to monitor treatment outcomes closely.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Maintained strict compliance with industry regulations and standards in all aspects of the practice.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Provide dental care to pediatric patients as well as adults.
- Used my General dentist skills to treat patients in their dental needs.
- Work closely with volunteer general dentists and specialist that come to our clinic to help provide the best care for our patients.
Associate Dentist
Desert Dentistry
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Established rapport with patients of all ages, providing a comfortable and reassuring atmosphere for both children and adults.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating with colleagues on complex cases and offering valuable insights from personal expertise.
- Built strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and open communication regarding their dental concerns.
- Served diverse populations with culturally sensitive care approaches, meeting the unique needs of each patient base served at the practice location.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Removed old fillings and replaced with more modern, tooth-colored alternatives.
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
AEGD Residency
Nyu Langone
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Overview:
- Intensive studies and training through the residency program. Provided complex dental care in the following fields: Restorative/Operative, oral surgery, prosthodontics, implant dentistry, endodontics, periodontics and pediatric dentistry,
- Diagnose, treatment plan and provided comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Communicate effectively with dental specialists and multi-specialty clinic to coordinate patient care
- Specialties:
- Experienced in oral surgery procedures including simple/surgical extractions, third molar extraction, socket preservation grafts.
- Proficient in pre-prosthetic surgery such as alveoloplasty, frenectomy.
- Skilled in cosmetic procedures such as resin veneers, traditional whitening, ICON resin infiltration and anterior/posterior crown and bridge.
- Proficient in anterior and molar endodontics using WaveOne and VortexBlue, SystemB, Obtura warm vertical condensation and cold lateral condensation along with Post/core placement.
- Skilled in removable prosthodontics including complete dentures, immediate dentures, overdentures, flexible and cast metal partial dentures.
- Proficient in Pedodontic treatment planing, behavior management, operative, extractions, SDF applications, Stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies, Stip Crowns.
Dental Assistant
Society of St Vincent De Paul- Phoenix,Az
10.2008 - 07.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery, periodontics and pediatric dentistry.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
No Degree - Advance Education in General Dentistry
NYU Langone
Phoenix06-2021
DMD -
Midwestern University
Glendale05-2020
Skills
- Operative dentistry
- Clinical expertise
- Prosthodontics
- Endodontics
- Pediatric dentistry
- Oral surgery skills
- Orthodontic knowledge
- Patient care management
- Dental technology proficiency
- Restorative techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Document preparation
Certification
- Dental Laser Certification, Diode and CO2
- BLS Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Dental Director
Society of St. Vincent De Paul-Phoenix, Az
08.2021 - Current
Associate Dentist
Desert Dentistry
08.2021 - 08.2022
AEGD Residency
Nyu Langone
08.2020 - 07.2021
Dental Assistant
Society of St Vincent De Paul- Phoenix,Az
10.2008 - 07.2016
- Dental Laser Certification, Diode and CO2
- BLS Certification
No Degree - Advance Education in General Dentistry
NYU Langone
DMD -
Midwestern University
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