Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

Languages

volunteer

Leadership

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Joanna Valdez

Salem,MA

Summary

Dedicated Dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Dentist

North Shore Community Health Center

06.2022 - Current

Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
Perform examinations, prophylaxis for children and adults.
Simple to complex restorative dentistry and pediatric treatment.
Endodontics treatment single to multi-rooted. Post, core, and Crowns.
Prosthetic rehabilitation for partial and complete denture.
Surgical and simple extractions.
Reduced anxiety in patients with gentle chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment options and procedures.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in dentistry techniques.
Built long-lasting relationships with patients by consistently providing high-quality care tailored to individual needs.

Dental Assistant

Navid Family Dental And Associates

08.2020 - 06.2022

Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Perform whitening procedures on vital teeth and some other cases customized bleaching trays for the patients to take home.
Customized and adjusted exxis retainer on patients.
Assisting Periodontics on surgical procedures such as crown lengthening, Guided tissue regeneration, bone graft, osseous surgery, implant and wisdom teeth removal

Dental Assistant

Advanced Endodontics And Associates

01.2017 - 06.2022

Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Take dental radiographs (x-rays) as well as 3D CBCT.
Under microscope assist during endodontics procedures and Apicoectomy.
Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies.
Answered phone calls confirm and book appointments to support office operations efficiently. Collect and process payments.
Set up and breakdown. Manage infection control. Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment. Give post operative instructions.
Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.

Education

MBA - Health Care Management

Southern New Hampshire University,

Manchester, NH

10.2024

Doctor in Dental Surgery- D.D.S -

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra

Santiago, Dominican Republic

06.2012

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance
Manual dexterity
Adaptability and resilience
Leadership qualities
Detail-oriented mindset
Multitasking capacity

Patient care excellence
Professional demeanor
Team collaboration aptitude
Preventive Care
Staff Leadership
Multilingual communication

Certification

Dentist Limited licensed DL15599

Dental Radiology / Boston University. 2014

CPR/ BLS

Time Management for time crunch professional / American Institute of CPAs. 2023

Critical Thinking Skills / American Institute of CPAs. 2023

Performance Measure techniques / American Institute of CPAs. 2023

Information for Advanced and Knowledge Management / American Institute of CPAs. 2023

Change Management and Managing the Change Process / American Institute of CPAs. 2023

Strategy Analysis, Options and Choice / American Institute of CPAs. 2023

Emotional Intelligence / American Institute of CPAs. 2023

Leading vs Managing / American Institute of CPAs. 2023

Information Technology and Ebusiness / American Institute of CPAs. 2023

Languages

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English

Native or Bilingual

volunteer

HIM, Volunteer at Yankee Dental. Assisting and giving information to international dentists. Jan-2021.

BETTER DAYS CHURCH. Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse International Relief. Inspecting gifts, Scanning labels, organizing shoe boxes by age and gender into designated boxes. December 2023

BETTER DAYS CHURCH. Food pantry distribution during Covid -19.

BETTER DAYS CHURCH. Improving public spaces and cleaning up the community of Lynn, MA.

Leadership

Usher Leader- Better Days Church MA-2018 - Present

Provided leadership and coordination for the church usher team. Quick, solution-oriented approaches to challenges and difficulties that arise during service. Help maintain quality and standards for all usher functions.

Member of the Leadership Team Better Days Church. MA- 2018- Present

Work directly with the Lead Pastor, monitor operations, lead projects, and make directional decisions for the entire One Church organization.

continue education courses

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: The Perio-Prosth Relationship, Yankee Dental, Boston Ma 2024

Make the International Dentist Dream Possible. Yankee Dental. Boston Ma 2024

Dealing with Difficult & Demanding People: Internal & Externa. Yankee Dental. Boston, MA 2024

Associate to CEO: Yes You Can! Yankee Dental. Boston, MA 2024

Contemporary endodontics, Medidenta, New York, November 2022

Crown lengthening Procedures, Kevin R. Suzuki, New York 2022

Full Arch Implant Prostheses: Part I - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning. Swati Ahuja, BDS, MDS. Dental Care -2022.

Actinic Cheilosis: Etiology, Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Michaell A. Huber, DDS; David Leonard Ojeda Diaz, DDS. Dental Care -2022.

The Dental Professional’s Role in the Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance and Adverse Antibiotic Reactions. Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS, Dental Care 2022.

A Guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions. Michael W. Finkelstein, DDS, MS; Emily Lanzel, DDS, MS; John W. Hellstein, DDS, MS. Dental Care -2022.

professional affiliation

Massachusetts Dental Society

Hispanic International Mission

Hispanic Dental Association

Better Day Church