Josddy Hernandez
Anchorage,AK
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mint Dental
Anchorage, AK
08.2018 - 01.2025
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Created dental x-rays using digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, and other appliances.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Air Technician
ITPR
San Juan Puerto Rico05-2009
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Data confidentiality measures
- Restorative procedures
- Infection control proficiency
- Chair-side support
- Equipment sterilization
- Oral healthcare
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Dental radiography
- Team collaboration
- Patient intake procedures
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient education
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mint Dental
08.2018 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Air Technician
ITPR
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