Diego Pando
Denver,CO
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with Orthodontic and others dental procedures, Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and orthodontic routines. Know for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients to make a positive impact on their dental experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Lead Dental Assistant Orthodontics
Pacific Dental Services
05.2021 - Current
- Trained and mentored junior dental assistants.
- Led assistant team to increase number of same-day starts through implementation of new scheduling strategies.
- Managed dental supply inventory and maintained sterile clinic environment.
- Prepared teeth for orthodontic procedures, such as bonding and banding. Delivering aligners, braces or appliances.
- Perform orthodontic adjustments,treatment routines, X-rays, digital scans, emergencies and oral maintenance and home care education to patient and family.
- Assisted pediatric dentist, helping kids with coronal polishing, radiographs, chart review and sealants.
- Developed strong versatility assisting other specialty like Endodontics and Oral Surgery.
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Movement Orthodontics
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Fabricate orthodontic appliances, retainers, aligners, and models using digital and manual techniques.
- Assist the orthodontist with placing and adjusting braces, archwires, and other orthodontic appliances.
- Taking X-rays
- Maintain and sterilize orthodontic instruments and equipment.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene and appliance care.
- Preparing teeth for bond and perform deboned.
Logistic Supply Specialist
Pisces Healthcare Solutions
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by reorganizing storage layout for easier access to high-demand items.
- Streamlined inventory management by implementing efficient tracking systems and procedures.
Education
Community College of Denver
Denver, COHigh School Diploma -
Jesús Maestro
Lima, Perú 12-2006
Skills
- Excellent patient rapport-building
- Clear and concise report writing
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Effective time management
- Efficient problem solving
- Project leadership
- Quick learning in dynamic environments
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Specialty Lead Dental Assistant Orthodontics
Pacific Dental Services
05.2021 - Current
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Movement Orthodontics
03.2019 - 03.2021
Logistic Supply Specialist
Pisces Healthcare Solutions
02.2017 - 03.2019
Community College of Denver
High School Diploma -
Jesús Maestro
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