Issis Yamila Torres
Winthrop,MA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Dental assisƟng within the Periodontology department and Implantology; set up the implant room for the residents Acknowledged the Straumann and Nobel kit respecƟvely, also work with YOMI(ROBOT) assist with numerous Periodontal procedures including implants, ExtracƟons, ConnecƟve Ɵssue graŌ, sinus liŤs, osseous, crown lengthening, implant removal and bone graŌs, Prepare the operatories for procedures, Monitor PaƟents with anxiety with Oral SedaƟon and place oxygen in the implant room, Organize and coordinate paƟents informaƟon and dental radiographs, Provide paƟents with post-surgical instrucƟons and educaƟon, Take intra & extra oral photographs, Support residents and faculty with charƟng and record-keeping via computerized system, Responsible for ordering products and supplies as well as keeping accurate inventory, Clean, sterilize, and set up treatment operatories promptly, assisƟng in the IV SedaƟon Program at Commonwealth campus, working evening session.
Dental Assistant
Cortland Dental
Chelsea
01.2023 - Current
- Preparing exam rooms and seƫng up pediatric-sized dental tools and equipment, assisƟng during dental procedures such as cleanings, fluoride applicaƟons, sealants, extracƟons, Stainless Steel Crown, and cavity fillings. Taking and developing dental X-preparing exam rooms, and seƫng up pediatric-sized dental tools and equipment for children. Teaching children proper brushing and flossing techniques and educaƟng families about oral health habits. Helping young paƟents feel comfortable and calm during dental visits, using techniques and fun engagement methods supporting denƟsts in prevenƟve care, and supervising children during treatments, supported the denƟst during pediatric retainer fiƫngs and adjustments, preparing materials, and ensuring accurate placement. Prepared and set up nitrous oxide equipment, monitored paƟent responses, and ensured safe, smooth delivery of sedaƟon under the denƟst's supervision. Assisted denƟsts by reviewing and updaƟng paƟent medical histories and recording vital informaƟon, including weight, prior to treatment. AŌer the procedure Provided parents with treatment consent forms and clearly explained procedures, risks, and instrucƟons before treatment.
Lead Dental Assistant
TEND Kendall Square
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Assistant General denƟst with FMX, Tx Plan, Perio CharƟng, Crowns, fillings, Invisalign (take pictures of the paƟent, scanning ITERO SCAN, Intraoral Pictures, Panoramic, and other procedures, DDS Chandler Unfriend, DDS David Shane, Dr Saadia Aziz; Pedo Assistant: Taking Xrays, assisƟng Doctors during procedures; For adults Assisted with CBCT imaging by preparing the paƟent, posiƟoning correctly, and supporƟng the denƟst with image acquisiƟon. Four-hand denƟstry, Order Supplies, Assistant Maxillofacial Surgeon DDS Paul Dyrkacz. (Supported implant placement procedures and wisdom tooth extracƟon by seƫng up surgical trays, ensuring proper asepƟc technique, and assisƟng the denƟst throughout the surgery.
Dental Assistant
CITIDENTAL
Boston
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Set up the room for the denƟsts and specialist, prepare the paƟents for many procedures either for the General denƟst or the specialist, check the blood pressure, CharƟng, perform rouƟne dental cleanings/polish and assist the denƟst with complex dental procedures (Oral surgery, Implants, Crown Prep (temporary crown, ITERO Scan, ZOOM Whitening(in charge to do the whitening and the mouth's trays, explain to the paƟents the pre and post op, take impressions with impression material, place Gingival retracƟon cord, prepare the tooth with heavy and light body -final impression for the crown, RCT, Fillings, SRP, ExtracƟons (wisdom tooth or several extracƟons), impressions for night guards, retainers, aligners, Invisalign, and dentures with heavy body, light body, paste white and blue and alginate Take X-rays(CT SCAN, FMX AND PANORAMIC), also placement the aƩachments for Invisalign.
Dental Assistant
Winthrop Family Dental & Associates
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Update and maintain client's dental records, set up the room for the denƟst, perform rouƟne dental cleanings and assist the denƟst with complex dental procedures (Implants, Crown Prep, take impressions with impression material, place Gingival retracƟon cord, prepare the tooth with heavy and light body -final impression and elaborate temporary crown with temporary material and with acrylic (powder and liquid) when the first impression(bite registraƟon)got lost, RCT, Fillings, SRP, ExtracƟons (wisdom tooth or several extracƟons), impressions for night guards, retainers, aligners, Invisalign, and dentures with heavy body, light body, paste white and blue and alginate Take and process X-rays of paƟents(FMX AND PANORAMIC), aƩachments for Invisalign.
Traveling Dental Assistant
Perfect Dental
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Training on the job: Monitor for PaƟents with anxiety with Nitrous oxide and oxygen sedaƟon, scan teeth of paƟents for crowns and night guard, Crown Prep, take impressions with impression material, place Gingival retracƟon cord, prepare the tooth with heavy and light body -final impression and elaborate temporary crown with temporary material, RCT, Fillings, SRP, ExtracƟons (wisdom tooth or several extracƟons), Take and process X-rays of paƟents (FMX AND PANORAMIC).
Dental Assistant
STYNT
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Crown Prep, take impressions with impression material, place Gingival retracƟon cord, prepare the tooth with heavy and light body -final impression and elaborate temporary crown with temporary material and with acrylic (powder and liquid) when the first impression got lost, RCT, Fillings, SRP, ExtracƟons (wisdom tooth or several extracƟons), impressions for night guards and dentures with alginate Take and process X-rays of paƟents (FMX AND PANORAMIC).
Dental Assistant
Centre St Dental Care
Jamaica Plain, MA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- ASISTANT TO PERIODONTIST - Dr Gao
- Assist the specialist with complex dental procedures
- Take and process X-rays of paƟents
- Schedule paƟent appointments
- Take billing and insurance details from paƟents
- Advise paƟents on recommended oral hygiene
- Core Build Up for Implants, Implants, Dentures with implants, Invisalign.
Dental Assistant and Patient Coordinator
Lynn Dental Center
Lynn, MA
01.2021
- Researches and resolves insurance billing issues. Sets up any financial arrangements and collects payments from paƟents and insurance companies. Manages outstanding insurance claims. Send pre esƟmates for dental procedures. Explain treatment opƟons to paƟents and help determine these paƟents' best opƟon. They use everyday language to explain why treatment is necessary and what specific opƟons would entail. Once a treatment is chosen by the paƟent, dental treatment coordinators lay out potenƟal payment plans and explain the next steps in treatment. Managing paƟent accounts with contact informaƟon, insurance and financial informaƟon in a confidenƟal manner. Scheduling paƟent visits and answer quesƟons, including billing and preparaƟon. New PaƟents and PaƟents acƟvely working on a treatment plan with the doc but haven't accepted the complete treatment plan yet. Organized the dental clinic for the Staff and paƟents when they arrive and make them a private space to view medical records or engage in confidenƟal conversaƟons.
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator Leader
EAST WATERTOWN DENTAL
Watertown, MA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- ASSISTANT TO DMD GENERAL DENTIST, ODONT PEDIATRIAN AND ORAL SURGEON
- Update and maintain client's dental records
- Perform rouƟne dental cleanings and assist the denƟst with complex dental procedures
- Take and process X-rays of paƟents
- Schedule paƟent appointments
- Take billing and insurance details from paƟents
- Advise paƟents on recommended oral hygiene
- Elaborate a break down the dental clinic need into different categories: RestoraƟve, Crown & Bridge, Oral Surgery, Lab supplies, RCT.
Front Desk
D'eramo M Edward DDS
Revere, MA
01.2016
Dental Assistant
Villatoro Dental Clinic
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked with dental paƟents and appointment schedule
- Performed dental surgery, cosmeƟc denƟstry, root canals
- Provided bleaching, removal of cysts, restoraƟve denƟstry, X-rays
- Collaborated with dental laboratory
- Answer paƟent concerns with precision, effecƟveness and in a proficient way.
- Office OrganizaƟon & AdministraƟon
- Leadership & Supervision
- Interpersonal RelaƟons
- Help maintain risk management databases and physical files up to date
- Maintain execuƟve's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meeƟngs, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
- Process expense reports and consultant contracts, manage purchasing reports and maintain Outlook contacts for staff members.
- Orient and update staff about procedural changes.
- Honduras
Dental Assistant / Hygienist
Dental Health
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Assisted in dental surgery, cosmeƟc denƟstry, restoraƟve denƟstry, surgery
- As hygienist, provided bleaching, dental extracƟons, prophylaxis
- Took dental prints for prostheses, X-rays
- Sterilized dental instruments
- Billings and Organized the clinic
- Maintains administraƟve staff by recruiƟng, selecƟng, orienƟng, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportuniƟes.
- PrioriƟze and maintain the ExecuƟve Director's calendar by planning, coordinaƟng and scheduling meeƟngs, conferences, calls and travel, including trip planning and reservaƟons, expense reimbursement.
- Honduras
Dental Assistant
CEED
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Assisted in dental surgery, cosmeƟc denƟstry, restoraƟve denƟstry, surgery
- Provided bleaching, dental extracƟons, prophylaxis, cureƩage, dental crowns
- Took dental prints for prostheses, X-rays
- Sterilized dental instruments.
- Honduras
Dental Assistant
FAMIDENT
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted in dental surgery, cosmeƟc denƟstry, restoraƟve denƟstry, surgery
- Provided bleaching, dental extracƟons, prophylaxis, cureƩage, dental crowns
- Took dental prints for prostheses, X-rays
- Sterilized dental instruments
- Greeted paƟents at front desk; recorded paƟent informaƟon
- Recorded payroll; bought dental materials.
- Honduras
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
TEND Kendall Square
01.2025 - 01.2026
Dental Assistant
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant
Cortland Dental
01.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
CITIDENTAL
01.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Assistant
Winthrop Family Dental & Associates
01.2022 - 01.2023
Traveling Dental Assistant
Perfect Dental
01.2021 - 01.2022
Dental Assistant and Patient Coordinator
Lynn Dental Center
01.2021
Dental Assistant
STYNT
01.2020 - 01.2023
Dental Assistant
Centre St Dental Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator Leader
EAST WATERTOWN DENTAL
01.2017 - 01.2021
Front Desk
D'eramo M Edward DDS
01.2016
Dental Assistant
Villatoro Dental Clinic
01.2013 - 01.2015
Dental Assistant / Hygienist
Dental Health
01.2006 - 01.2013
Dental Assistant
FAMIDENT
01.2005 - 01.2006
Dental Assistant
CEED
01.2003 - 01.2005