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Lerida Bihag

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Image Dental Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
03.2000 - Current
  • Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and dental tools.
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow within the office effectively.
  • Provided chairside support to ensure patient comfort during dental examinations.
  • Sterilized instruments following infection control protocols to ensure safety.
  • 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 digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.

Dental Lab Technician

Streamline Dental Solutions
Las Vegas, NV
07.2014 - 02.2025
  • Fabricated dental prosthetics using precision tools and materials.
  • Conducted quality checks on finished products for consistency and durability.
  • Assisted in training new technicians on equipment and best practices.
  • Operated CAD software for designing custom dental solutions efficiently.
  • Fabricated, altered and repaired dental devices such as dentures, bridges, inlays and crowns.
  • Created models of patients' mouth by pouring plaster into dental impressions and allowing plaster to set.
  • Built and shaped wax teeth using small hand tools.
  • Performed quality control checks on all products produced.
  • Created night guards and mouth guards by fabricating acrylic splints from impressions taken from patients' mouths.
  • Utilized digital scanning technology to create 3D images of patient's teeth.
  • Reviewed orders, instructions, and prescriptions written by professionals to complete work accurately.
  • Provided customer service support over the phone or via email when needed.
  • Reviewed prescriptions from dentists to determine type of restoration required.
  • Matched appearance of natural teeth by applying stains and glazes to restorations.
  • Prepared and placed crowns and veneers under dentist supervision.
  • Ordered replacement parts for machines when necessary.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Centro Escolar University
Manila,Philippines
03-1990

Skills

  • CAD software operation
  • Dental prosthetics fabrication
  • Digital X-ray proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Lab Technician

Streamline Dental Solutions
07.2014 - 02.2025

Dental Assistant

Image Dental Las Vegas
03.2000 - Current

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Centro Escolar University

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