Joann latora
wading river,NEW YORK
Summary
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. Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Wading River Pediatric Dentistry
Wading River, NY
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials, such as 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.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room. Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- 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.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Substitute
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Westhampton, NY
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
- Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students of all ages.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior and performance.
- Supported individual students who needed additional assistance on assignments or concepts taught in class.
- Assisted with developing creative lesson plans that engaged all types of learners.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information related to student records.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Suffolk County Community College
Riverhead, NYSkills
- Inventory Management
- Patient Services
- Clinical Support
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Chair-side support
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Individualized care
- Relationship building and management
- Organizational abilities
- Discipline
- Adaptable
- Behavior Management
- Student Engagement
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
11.2023 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant
Wading River Pediatric Dentistry
03.2021 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Suffolk County Community College
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