Gisell Lauzurique Ortiz
Miami,FL
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Coral Gables
Miami , FL
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Clinic
Miami, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Orthodontic assistant: adjustments, changing arches, placing and removing brackets ,taking impressions, pouring impressions and making Essix retainers.
- Specialist assistant, endodontics, surgery and general dentistry.
Dental Assistant
Hialeah Dental Center
Miami , FL
01.2022 - 03.2023
Education
Associate of Science - Expanded Functions/ Dental Radiology
American Medical And Dental Institute
Miami, FL05-2023
Master of Science - General Dentistry Odontology
University of Medical Science of Matanzas
Cuba 06-2013
Skills
Passionate Dentist with
extensive experience in oral
diagnosis, restorative dental
treatment,
prosthodontics,cosmetic
procedures, health care
management
Hardworking and committed
to providing patients with a
comfortable a n d successful
experience
Enthusiastic,careeroriented dental professional with vast knowlidge
and experience in dental care, dental services, dental sugeries, periodontics,
andadministrative tasks Looking forward in obtaininga position in your
company to maximize my skills, knowledge,and training experience
while ensuring quality patient care
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Coral Gables
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Clinic
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Hialeah Dental Center
01.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Expanded Functions/ Dental Radiology
American Medical And Dental Institute
Master of Science - General Dentistry Odontology
University of Medical Science of Matanzas