Darian Hernandez
Trenton
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Fluent in Spanish .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Henry J Austin Health Center
Trenton
05.2023 - Current
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Delivered translation services to clients.
- Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice versa for various clients.
Dental Assistant
Princeton Dental Care
Princeton
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Dental Assistant
Lelas Tull DDS
Princeton
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Dental Assistant
Fortis Institute
Lawrence, NJ05-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Dental radiography
- Instrument sterilization
- Material preparation
- Spanish fluency
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Henry J Austin Health Center
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Princeton Dental Care
11.2019 - 06.2020
Dental Assistant
Lelas Tull DDS
11.2017 - 09.2019
Dental Assistant
Fortis Institute