Dayana Melendez Ochoa DDS

To pursue a career in Dentistry; being implicated in the successful delivery and patient care in the fields of dentistry, public relations, management, consulting, and sales through the use of my knowledge and experience. Highly skilled in clinical diagnosis, dedicated to patient safety and comfort, with focus on delivering excellent customer service. Possesses strong listening and communication skills to allow for clear, concise conversations with patients and colleagues. Uses dental laboratory equipment and materials to fabricate crowns, bridges and dentures.

• CPR/AED & First Aid, 2023
• Implant Didactic Training - BioHorizons - NYU Langone Health.
• Administration of Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienist, 60, Miami Dade College, 07/2020
• Safety, HIV and AIDS Certification, 2007
• University Professor Certification, 200, University Alejandro Humboldt, 2007-2008
• Dental Technician, American Academy, Caracas, Venezuela, 1999-2000

• Opioids Safe practices for Dentist. 02/08/2024.NYU Langone Health Hospitals, 2.
• Managing Dental Pain Safety: Practice considerations for Dental professionals. 11/09/2023, 2.
• Anterior Implant Restorations: Factors we can control for a successful outcome. 06/05/2023. NYU Langone Health Hospitals, 2.
• Antibiotics in Clinical Dentistry: 2023 Update. 03/09/2023. NYU Langone Health Hospitals, 2.
• Scope of Pain: Safer Component Opioid Prescribing Program. 07/24/2022. Boston University School of Medicine, 2.
• Basic techniques for management of the infant and toddler dental patient, 07/04/2022, DentalCare, 2
• The gummy smile: diagnosis, treatment and new techniques, 06/25/2022, Florida Dental Convention, ADA, 3
• Simply biopsy techniques and the best way to bill for it, 06/13/2022, Viva learning, 1
• Restoring teeth with high strength injectable composite, 06/09/2022, Viva learning, 1
• Medical errors: Promoting a culture of patient safety, 06/05/2022, Baptist Health South Florida, 2
• Hazard communication compliance, 05/16/2022, DentalCare, 2
• Providing Oral Health Education during COVID 19: Current practices and recommendations, 05/10/2022, DentalCare, 1.5
• Cardiovascular drugs our patients take, 05/10/2022, DentalCare, 3
• Urgent dental, mediacal ad surgical management of the infected patient, 04/13/2022, Viva Learning
• The detection and management of Temporomandibular Disorders in primary dental care, 04/03/2022, DentalCare, 2
• Smiles For tomorrow, 03/26/2022, DentalCare, 4
• Oral Cancer, 03/22/2022, DentalCare, 1
• Diagnostic Oral Radiographic images in the pediatric patient: From A to Z, 03/22/2022, Viva Learning, 1
• Optimizing CBCT for better outcomes: Strategies and tactics, 03/18/2022, Viva Learning, 1
• Aging, Systemic disease and oral health: Implications for women Worldwide, 03/16/2022, DentalCare, 3
• An introduction to subtance use disorders for dental professionals, 02/06/2022, DentalCare, 3
• The dental professionals role in the opiod crisis, 01/23/2022, DentalCare, 2
• Managing medical emergencies, 01/12/2022, ADMI Aspen Dental, 1
• The detection and management of termporomandibular joint disorders in primary dental care, 01/02/2022, DentalCare, 2
• The concepts of four-handed dentistry including ergonomic instrument transfer and exercises for stress reduction, 01/02/2022, DentalCare, 2
• Effective Nitrous oxide/oxygen administration for children, 12/29/2021, DentalCare, 1
• Enhanced visualization in periodontal therapy: A clear picture of better patient care, 12/29/2021, DentalCare, 1
• Managing adult medical emergencies in the dental office, 11/07/2021, DentalCare, 4
• Oral Hard tissue disease and home care management, 10/31/2021, DentalCare, 1.5
• The ABCs for temporization, 09/14/2021, Viva Learning, 1
• Essential Diagnostic tools for every practicioner, 08/26/2021, Viva Learning, 1
• Routine Cancer Screening, 08/09/2021, Viva Learning, 1
• Domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse: Know the basics, 07/24/2021, DentalCare, 2
• Full arch implant prostheses: Diagnosis and treatment planning, 07/24/2021, DentalCare, 1
• DentalCone Beam computed Tomography (CBCT) Application in Dentistry, 07/23/2021, DentalCare, 2
• A clinician´s guide to clinical Endodontics, 07/20/2021, DentalCare, 2
• Actinic cheilosis: Etiology, Epidemiology, Clinical manifestations, Diagnosis and Treatment, 07/18/2021, DentalCare, 2
• Optimal dental materials for group and solo practices in post COVID word, 07/14/2021, Viva Learning, 1
• Current Concepts in Preventive Dentistry, 07/11/2021, DentalCare, 5
• Anomalies of Tooth Structure, 07/09/2021, DentalCare, 3
• An Evidence-based Approach to Laser Therapy around Ailing/Failing Dental Implants, 06/13/2021, DentalCare, 2
• Bonding to Zirconia, 06/10/2021, Viva Learning, 1
• Smile Design: 7 Deadly Sins, 06/06/2021, DentalCare, 1.5
• One shade Flowable composite for modern Dental Practice, 06/02/2021, Viva Learning, 1
• Resolving the challenges in maintaining today´s dental implant patient, 05/23/2021, Viva Learning, 1
• Minimally invasive treatment of Proximal lesions, 05/23/2021, DentalCare, 1.5
• Vital pupal therapy for the primary dentition, 05/19/2021, Viva learning, 1
• HIV/AIDS, 05/18/2021, SMARTCE, 2
• Aerosols in Dentistry, 05/18/2021, Viva Learning, 1
• Sleep Bruxism, 05/16/2021, DentalCare, 1.5
• A Guide to clinical differential diagnosis of oral mucosa lesions, 05/09/2021, DentalCare, 4
• Using an evidence-based approach to making patient recommendations for Power Toothbrushes, 05/09/2021, DentalCare, 3
• Imaging 3D Software, 02/04/2021, Carestream Dental, 3
• AAP Classification of periodontal Disease, 11/20/2020, Aspen Dental, 1.5
• Recognizing a Human Trafficking victim or a perpetrator, 11/09/2020, DentalCare, 2

• 08/2005 - 11/2005, DENTIST-volunteer, Rural outpatient CLINIC Luis Rosas Bravo, Nueva Esparta, VENEZUELA, Provided General Dentistry to 16 patients per day., Provided preventive, surgical, restorative treatments and oral hygiene education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients.
• 06/22/2019, DENTAL ASSISTANT-VOLUNTEER, ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE ASPEN DENTAL, ORLANDO, FLORIDA, Provided preventive, surgical, restorative treatments and oral hygiene education to help USA veterans offering free dentistry.
• 11/06/2021, DENTAL HYGIENIST-VOLUNTEER, ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE ASPEN DENTAL, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, Provided Hygiene treatment and oral hygiene education to help USA veterans offering free dentistry.
• 06/11/2022, DENTAL HYGIENIST-VOLUNTEER, ANNUAL DAY OF SERVICE ASPEN DENTAL, KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, Provided Hygiene treatment and oral hygiene education to help USA veterans offering free dentistry.