Lessly Hernandez
Summary
Experienced and bilingual dental assistant specializing in full mouth reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry, implants, composite and amalgam fillings, oral surgery, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. Developed a strong patient care relationship, helpful to relax the patient for dental treatment—Goal-driven and ready to help in any area where needed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Solo Dental Assistant
Icon Dentistry
02.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lucie Dental
11.2023 - 02.2025
Lead Dental Assistant
Canepa Dentistry
07.2022 - 10.2023
Solo Dental Assistant
Smiles By Jiveh
02.2020 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Delicate Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
10.2019 - 02.2020
Dental Assistant
Premier Dentistry of The Palm Beaches
05.2019 - 10.2019
Dental Assistant
Perfect Smile Dentistry
12.2016 - 04.2019
Education
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FL03-2025
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Lincoln Technical Institute
03.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Glades Central High School
Belle Glade, FL05.2014
Skills
- Spanish fluency to aid in the translation and comprehension
- Knowledgeable with Dentrix, EagleSoft, and Open Dental FMX, CT scans, panoramic x-rays, iTero scans, and intraoral photos
- Recorded patients’ existing restorations, documented chief complaints, and reviewed medical history
- Proficient in handling patients with dental anxiety and helped set up for subsequent patients’ needs and next-day treatment
- Efficiently collaborated with the dentist to provide rapid and healthy restorations
- Proficiently managed the dentist’s time in treatment rooms to ensure the flow of the office
- Maintained inventory levels at a healthy balance and placed orders when needed according to the dentist’s budget
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
- Followed OSHA sterilization guidelines
- Trained new personnel following OSHA regulations and dental requirements
- Good dexterity skills are required to give the dentist a clear, direct vision
- Kept track of office maintenance like autoclaves and spore testing, changed traps, and irrigated suction hoses
- Fabricated temporary crowns and bridges to promote healthy gingiva
- Scanning, designing, and fabrication of same-day Zirconia crowns
- Proficient in using LANAP, assisting with sinus augmentation, osseous surgery, alveoloplasty, bone grafts, connective tissue placements, tori removal, frenectomy, and clinical crown lengthening
- Skilled with in-house bleaching (Zoom, Boost, Opalescence, and Pola
- Competent with Invisalign and tracking IPRs during treatment
- Fabrication of in-house bleaching trays and occlusal guards
Timeline
Solo Dental Assistant
Icon Dentistry
02.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lucie Dental
11.2023 - 02.2025
Lead Dental Assistant
Canepa Dentistry
07.2022 - 10.2023
Solo Dental Assistant
Smiles By Jiveh
02.2020 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Delicate Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
10.2019 - 02.2020
Dental Assistant
Premier Dentistry of The Palm Beaches
05.2019 - 10.2019
Dental Assistant
Perfect Smile Dentistry
12.2016 - 04.2019
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Lincoln Technical Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
Glades Central High School
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Palm Beach State College