Henrietta Ignacio

• Dental practice startup support
• Practice opening preparation
• Vendor and supplier coordination
• Equipment procurement and setup
• Office workflow development
• Policy and procedure implementation
• Compliance and documentation support
• Supervised daily operations of dental assisting team to ensure optimal patient care and clinic efficiency.
• Trained new staff on clinical protocols, equipment usage, and patient management procedures.
• Assisted in the development of infection control policies to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
• Implemented inventory management system for dental supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste.
• Collaborated with dentists to prepare treatment plans, improving communication and patient satisfaction.
• Coordinated team schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work-life balance for staff members.
• Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
• Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate dental assistance during various procedures.
• Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry advancements and best practices in dental care.
• Collaborated with dentists to develop comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.

• Assisted in chairside procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety during treatments.
• Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments following strict infection control protocols.
• Recorded patient medical histories and updated digital records accurately and efficiently.
• Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices to enhance outcomes.
• Operated dental imaging equipment to obtain high-quality radiographs for diagnostic purposes.
• Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
• 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 general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
• Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
• Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
• Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.

• Dental assisting duties:
• Exposing both digital and traditional x-rays, coronal polishing, chair-side assisting with various procedures and preparing patients for their appointment
• Charting and recording health histories, patient information and HIPAA forms, Instruct patients in proper oral hygiene.
• Instruction and certifications in infection control and proper sterilization techniques.
• Maintenance and organization of sterilization areas and operatories.
• Cerec crown imaging/scanning, prep for imaging, baking and cutting sprue.
• Zoom whitening
• Chairside Assistant in all restorative procedure.

Student Dental Assisting Program

• Dean's List
• Honor Roll