Meitiang Diaz
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Shalom Sunset Dental Care
09.2023 - Current
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and management, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Administrated oral medication to assist with diagnostic or pain relief during dental procedures.
- Examined teeth, gums and surrounding tissue to look for any sign of abnormalities.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
General Dentist
Pino 3 Dental Clinic
08.2017 - 10.2022
Education
No Degree - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Hialeah, FL09.2023
M.D. - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)
University of Medical Science
Camaguey, Cuba07.2017
Skills
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Endodontic assistance
- Emergency Dental Care
- Sealant Application
- Foam and varnish
- Orthodontic Assistance
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Preliminary Impressions
- Autoclave Operation
- Temporary crown fabrication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Shalom Sunset Dental Care
09.2023 - Current
General Dentist
Pino 3 Dental Clinic
08.2017 - 10.2022
No Degree - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)
South Florida Dental Assisting School
M.D. - Dentistry (Pre-Dentistry)
University of Medical Science
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