Elena Velez
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Proactive lead dental assistant with a strong focus on teamwork and office management. Experienced in training junior staff and enhancing patient education, contributing to improved service quality and operational efficiency.
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant / Trainer
8 Years 7 Months- Assist with General Procedures and Leading-edge Cosmetic Dentistry.
- Active participation with outside Dentists in Training Programs.
- Coordination of patient treatment and comfort measures during dental procedures to promote a positive environment.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation for seamless workflow.
- Inventory of dental supplies and equipment, optimizing resource availability.
- Educating patients on oral hygiene practices to promote preventive care.
Lead Dental Assistant
4 Years 6 Months- Oversaw daily dental operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- CEREC Certified, 2 years experience in this office.
- My EDDA qualifications supported the dynamic needs of the Clinic.
- Became proficient with CS SoftDent.
Lead Dental Assistant
16 Years 7 Months- Excelled at four-handed dentistry and all chair-side duties.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of dentistry.
- Trained and mentored junior dental assistants, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Coordinated inventory management for dental supplies, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Implemented new digital record-keeping system, increasing efficiency in patient data management.
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
- Collaboration with Dr. Turchin in his flagship Cosmetic Confidence Coaching course (CCC).
- Mentored a number of dental assistants during my career.
Certification
* Certified CEREC * TRIOS Intra-Oral Scanning
Dr. Andrew Turchin, DMD “CCC”
Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow, “Implant and Reconstructive...”
Dr. David S. Hornbrook, “A Day of Aesthetics”
Dr. Robert L. Frazer, Jr., “…Unleashing the Extraordinary Power of Emotional Intelligence”
Dr. William Dorfman, “Aesthetic Extreme Makeover”
Dr. Pascal Mangne, “Porcelain Laminate Driven by a Diagnostic Mock-Up”
Dr. Thomas McCawley, Dr. Nicolas De Ture, “Periodontics Implant Dentistry”
Dr. Paul Homoly, “Leadership Coaching”
Dr. Steven L. Rasner, Realizing, Your True Potential”
Dr. Edward P. Allen, “Aesthetic Dentistry”
Dr. Ken Hebel, “Implant, Crown and Bridge”
Dr. Newton Fahl, “Cosmetic Dentistry"
Dr.Larry Rosenthal, “The Ultimate Dental Practice”
Dental Boot Kamp by Walter Hailey“Marketing”