Jose Flores Perez
Chesterfield,Virginia
Summary
Skilled general dentist with background in providing comprehensive dental care to diverse populations. Understand patient needs and skilled in performing various dental procedures, from preventive care to complex restorations, ensuring high standards of oral health. Known for ability to manage dental emergencies effectively and improve patient satisfaction through compassionate, quality care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Murry & Kuhn Dentistry
Chesterfield, VA
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentists with complex restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, root canals or implants when necessary.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Obtained digital impressions using iTero and Planmeca scanners for fixed restorations, such as crowns, bridges, and implants.
Dental Assistant
Children's Dentistry Of Virginia Pc
Midlothian, VA
10.2017 - 04.2023
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work such as Nance appliances, occlusal guards, LLHA, etc.
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, confectioning space maintainers both chair-side and OR.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
General Dentist
Private Practice
San Salvador
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Completed fixed and removable restorations.
- Performed cosmetic dentistry procedures, including whitening, veneers, and bonding, to enhance patients' smiles and confidence.
- Performed root canal treatments in anterior and posterior teeth.
- Proficiency in diagnosing and treating Temporomandibular disorders.
- Participated in continuous education courses to stay current with advancements in dental techniques and technology.
Assistant Professor
University Of El Salvador
San Salvador
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Reviewed program materials for CE courses and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations
- Held weekly Restorative and Preventive Dentistry lab sessions, helping students prepare for exams and understand course material
General Dentist
Deparment Of Health
La Libertad
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Vast experience in complex surgical extractions of partially and fully impacted teeth that required a surgical handpiece for the sectioning of teeth and ostectomy.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat pulpal pathology, preventing further damage to teeth and gingival tissue.
- Completed routine and extensive restorative treatment (composite fillings, inlays, onlays, amalgams, crowns, bridges, partials, and complete dentures).
Education
DDS - Doctor in Dental Surgery GPA 2.8
University of El Salvador
San Salvador12-2015
Skills
- Esthetic Dentistry
- Simple and Complex Tooth Extractions, partially and fully impacted teeth
- Root canal treatment
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Bilingual, fluent in English, and Spanish
- Dental Radiation Safety Certification
- CPR/AED First Aid Certification
- Zoom! Teeth Whitening system
- Excellent communication and interaction with children
- Pediatric dental emergencies
- Preventive dentistry
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Murry & Kuhn Dentistry
04.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Children's Dentistry Of Virginia Pc
10.2017 - 04.2023
General Dentist
Private Practice
01.2015 - 07.2016
Assistant Professor
University Of El Salvador
01.2015 - 12.2015
General Dentist
Deparment Of Health
01.2014 - 12.2014
DDS - Doctor in Dental Surgery GPA 2.8
University of El Salvador
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