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Elizabeth Hernandez

SAN ANTONIO

Summary

Dedicated Dental Assistant with over 20 years of experience in enhancing patient comfort and ensuring efficient workflow. My goal in dentistry is to improve the patient's oral health and make them feel great about their smile. I am a team player and like to promote unity within the office.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Gary W. Shults DDS
San Antonio, TX
02.2006 - Current
  • Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient comfort.
  • Managed patient records using digital software, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Prepared treatment rooms and instruments, streamlining setup processes for procedures.
  • Mentored junior dental assistants, fostering skill development and teamwork within the practice.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

Dental Assistant

Allen E. Navey DDS
San Antonio, TX
06.1996 - 01.2006
  • Assisted in patient preparation and comfort, ensuring a positive dental experience.
  • Managed sterilization of instruments and equipment following strict safety protocols.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices effectively.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Education

Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
05-1996

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Temporary crown fabrication
  • Denture/Partial Adjustments
  • Restorative procedures
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Knowledgeable in Dentrix
  • Dexis
  • Cerec primescan
  • Zoom Whitening
  • Nobel Implant System
  • Ortho experience
  • Endodontic procedure assistance

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • CPR certified
  • Nitrous certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Gary W. Shults DDS
02.2006 - Current

Dental Assistant

Allen E. Navey DDS
06.1996 - 01.2006

Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

San Antonio College