Francelis Rivera
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience in fast-paced dentistry environments. Fluent in Spanish and English, possessing strong communication skills to effectively connect with diverse patients. Recognized for adapting quickly and learning new procedures. Builds positive relationships with patients and coworkers. Holds current certifications in BLS, CPR, AED, and First-Aid for ensuring the highest level of safety and emergency preparedness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Design Dentistry
11.2017 - 09.2024
- Assisted dentist with all types of procedures like: implants, bone grafting, crown lengthening, full mouth rehabs, cosmetic cases, fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, veneers, root canals, dentures, whitenings, etc.
- Assisted with 3D printing surgical guides.
- Made temporary crowns/bridges and relines for dentures.
- Explained treatment and educated patients on postoperative care.
- Typed in clinical notes, formulated treatment plans, and talked over financial options with patients.
- Wrote lab prescriptions, packed and sent all lab cases.
- Ordered clinical supplies
- Cleaned and Disinfected operatories, sterilized instruments.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Kept up with daily, weekly, monthly maintenance of autoclave, statim, cold sterile, operatory chairs filters, and pump filter. Also ran daily and weekly spore test strips.
Dental Assistant
Davis And Dingle Family Dentistry
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Assisted dentist with all types of procedures like: fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, veneers, root canals, dentures, whitening, etc.
- Made temporary crowns and relines for dentures.
- Explained treatment and educated patients on postoperative care.
- Typed in clinical notes, formulated treatment plans, and talked over financial options with patients.
- Wrote lab prescriptions, packed and sent all lab cases.
- Ordered clinical supplies.
- Cleaned and Disinfected operatories, sterilized instruments.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Kept up with weekly, monthly maintenance of autoclave, statim, cold sterile, operatory chairs filters. Also ran daily and weekly spore test strips.
Dental Assistant (internship)
Davis And Dingle Family Dentistry
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Disinfected rooms, cleaned instruments, set up rooms.
- Provided chairside assistance.
- Learned about multiple procedures.
- All tasks were done under supervision.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Public Health
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC2027
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Fortis College
Columbia, SC2015
Skills
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Patient management
Building patient relationships
Electronic charting (Dentrix)
Clinical documentation (Dentrix)
Treatment plan coordination
Detail-oriented
Fast-paced worker
Data entry
Infection control proficiency
Team collaboration
Communication and organization
Chairside assisting
Dental radiography (Dexis)
Certification
-CPR/AED/First-Aid
-BLS
-Radiation Health and Safety
-Infection Control
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Design Dentistry
11.2017 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
Davis And Dingle Family Dentistry
09.2015 - 12.2019
Dental Assistant (internship)
Davis And Dingle Family Dentistry
10.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor Of Science - Public Health
University of South Carolina
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Fortis College