Jairo Fonseca
Boca Raton
Summary
Proactive Dental Assistant known for exceptional support in treatment documentation and patient education. Skilled in maintaining sterile environments and managing dental inventory, ready to contribute to enhanced patient outcomes and operational excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Works Studio
West Palm Beach
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted dentists during treatments by providing necessary tools and materials.
- Assisted dentist during procedures by efficiently passing instruments and managing suction devices to support seamless workflow.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments for dental procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols in the clinic environment.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and prepared for dentists to review.
- Arranged dental instruments and equipment in an organized manner prior to procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient comfort and experience.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Informed patients about treatment procedures and guided them on post-procedure home care for optimal recovery.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies and coordinated orders to ensure availability for procedures.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Education
Basic Life Support - CPR and AED
American Heart Association
Miami, FL03-2026
Phlebotomy Technician -
QM Career Institute
West Palm Beach, FL09-2024
Dental Assistant - Expanded Function Duties Training
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Miami, FL12-2023
Dental Radiology Training - Dental Assisting
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Miami, FL12-2023
International Diploma In Fixed Orthodontics -
Orthodent Americana S.A
Costa Rica05-2019
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Universidad Jean Jacques Rousseau
Nicaragua07-2017
Skills
- Taking X-rays
- Instrument preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Infection control
- Sanitation protocols
- Dental software management
- Treatment documentation
- Dental impressions
- First aid training
- Inventory management
- Oral health education
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Works Studio
10.2023 - 01.2026
Basic Life Support - CPR and AED
American Heart Association
Phlebotomy Technician -
QM Career Institute
Dental Assistant - Expanded Function Duties Training
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Dental Radiology Training - Dental Assisting
South Florida Dental Assisting School
International Diploma In Fixed Orthodontics -
Orthodent Americana S.A
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Universidad Jean Jacques Rousseau