LAURA GOMEZ
OVIEDO,FLORIDA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Dental Assistant with a strong background in patient care and dental radiography. Proven track record of enhancing clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction with excellent results. Skilled in inventory management, dental charting, and infection control. Looking forward to contributing to a dynamic dental team with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
DR CARLOS HERNANDEZ
11.2022 - Current
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 300 procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating public on importance of dental health.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental, FL
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-up communications.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Implemented efficient workflows to enhance office productivity and patient satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on procedures, protocols, and equipment usage for optimal performance.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Dental Assistant
ORLANDO DENTAL CARE
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Dental Assistant Volunteer
Junca Dental
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted in more than 300 dental procedures, enhancing patient care and efficiency.
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure accurate documentation of patient records.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Streamlined patient records management, decreasing retrieval time by 60%.
Education
EXPANDED FUNCTIONS - Health Sciences
AMERICAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSTITUTE.4514
Miami, FL04-2016
High School Diploma -
IPARM
BOGOTA COLOMBIA12-2004
DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM - SALUD ORAL
AMERICAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSTITUTE.4514
Miami, FL04-2016
DENTAL ASSISTANT AND DENTAL HYGIENIST - SALUD ORAL
ESCUELA ODONTOMEDICA
BOGOTA COLOMBIA12-2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- Dental Radiography
- Infection Control
- Inventory Management
- Patient Scheduling
- Orthodontic Assistance
- Dental Charting
- Communication Skills
Timeline
Dental Assistant
DR CARLOS HERNANDEZ
11.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
08.2021 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental, FL
03.2019 - 07.2021
Dental Assistant
ORLANDO DENTAL CARE
07.2017 - 12.2018
Dental Assistant Volunteer
Junca Dental
01.2016 - 12.2016
EXPANDED FUNCTIONS - Health Sciences
AMERICAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSTITUTE.4514
High School Diploma -
IPARM
DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM - SALUD ORAL
AMERICAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSTITUTE.4514
DENTAL ASSISTANT AND DENTAL HYGIENIST - SALUD ORAL
ESCUELA ODONTOMEDICA