Katherine Homer
New York,NY
Summary
General Dentist, graduated from José Antonio Páez University, Venezuela (2018), with strong clinical experience in pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetic rehabilitation, and endodontics, as well as hands-on experience in orthodontics. Demonstrates excellent performance in high-volume clinical environments, with 5 years of success building strong patient relationships and providing high-quality support during dental procedures. Works effectively with diverse personality types and maintains positive interactions with both patients and staff.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Hunters Point dentistry
Long Island City, New York
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary instruments and materials for treatments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Sterilized dental instruments following strict infection control protocols.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow in a busy dental office.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- 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 bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Dental Assistant
NYHTC & HA Of NYC, Inc. Employee Benefit Funds
New York , New York
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Dental Assistant
Concierge Dental Desing
Manhattan, NY
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Took 3D scan and preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Dental Assistant
Dominick M. Congiusta DDS, FAGD
Brooklyn, New York
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Education
Dentist
UJAP
Venezuela04.2018
Skills
- Oral X-Rays
- 3D Scan
- Dentrix software
- Curve Hero software
- Open dental software
- Preliminary Impressions
- Cone Beam CT scans (CBCT)
- Oral Healthcare
- Dental Hygiene
- Chairside Assistance
- Organization and Prioritization
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Treatment Planning
- Restorative Procedures
- Dental Staff Support
- Procedure Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Office whitening
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Hunters Point dentistry
02.2026 - 07.2026
Dental Assistant
NYHTC & HA Of NYC, Inc. Employee Benefit Funds
10.2024 - 08.2025
Dental Assistant
Dominick M. Congiusta DDS, FAGD
09.2023 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Concierge Dental Desing
03.2021 - 10.2024
Dentist
UJAP