Lianet Diaz Salazar
West Palm Beach
Summary
Energetically advanced patient care and team collaboration, showcasing strong multitasking and relationship-building skills. Elevated patient satisfaction through innovative quality improvement initiatives, demonstrating a reliable and adaptable approach. Foreign trained and certified dentist looking to continue my passion in USA as a dental assistant.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8084
8084
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sage Dental
West Palm Beach
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided support in radiographic imaging to assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Communicated effectively with patients, addressing questions and concerns professionally.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- 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 Assistant
Appearance Implants and Family Dentistry of Jupiter
05.2025 - 07.2025
- 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.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Orthodontic Assistant
Kawa Orthodontics
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed exceptional communication skills during orthodontic patient education.
- Executed high-quality chairside aid for challenging orthodontic tasks involving bracket adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
- Facilitated positive patient experience by addressing concerns and providing empathetic support throughout their treatment journey.
- Contributed to achieving optimal treatment results through accurate brace placement.
Dental Assistant Externship
Palm Beach Prosthodontics
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- 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.
- 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 Number procedures daily.
Orthodontic Assistant
On the Go Braces
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, providing immediate care when necessary before escalating to the orthodontist if needed.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and treatment areas, ensuring safe and hygienic environment for every patient.
Orthodontic Resident
Educational Clinic Of Bauta
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Participated in Number assigned educational conferences, rotations, period testing and advisor meetings.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually enhance knowledge and skills in resident care practices.
- Integrated findings from history and physical examinations into reasonably ordered differential diagnoses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for residents.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
General Dentist
XI Festival Dental Clinic
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown placements.
- Improved patient oral health by performing comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Collaborated with specialists such as orthodontists or periodontists when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emergency dental care services minimizing pain and discomfort during off-hours appointments.
- Effectively managed challenging behavior from pediatric patients utilizing age-appropriate techniques creating positive experiences fostering future visits without fear or anxiety.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with patients by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
General Dentist
Jose A. Echevarria Dental Clinic
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Promoted preventive healthcare practices among patients, reducing the overall burden of chronic diseases.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnosis, leading to effective treatment strategies.
- Led quality improvement initiatives within the practice, resulting in increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
Education
Expanded Function DutiesTraining - Dentistry
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Hialeah, FLDental Radiology - Dentistry
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Hialeah, FLSpecialist In Orthodontics - Dentistry
Medical Sciences University of Artemisa
Artemisa, CubaGeneral Dentist - Dentistry
Medical Sciences University of Villa Clara
Villa Clara, CubaSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
- Dental Radiology Training
- Expanded Function Duties Training for Dental Assistant
Additional Information
References
- Palm beach Prosthodontics, West Palm Beach,33401
- Volunteer at Simply Braces, Lake Worth Beach,FL 33463
- Dental Assisting Academy, West Palm Beach,FL 33407
Skills
- Relationship Building
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Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sage Dental
09.2025 - 03.2026
Dental Assistant
Appearance Implants and Family Dentistry of Jupiter
05.2025 - 07.2025
Orthodontic Assistant
Kawa Orthodontics
02.2025 - 05.2025
Orthodontic Assistant
On the Go Braces
12.2024 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant Externship
Palm Beach Prosthodontics
11.2024 - 02.2025
Orthodontic Resident
Educational Clinic Of Bauta
09.2018 - 12.2021
General Dentist
XI Festival Dental Clinic
09.2017 - 07.2018
General Dentist
Jose A. Echevarria Dental Clinic
09.2014 - 07.2017
Expanded Function DutiesTraining - Dentistry
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Dental Radiology - Dentistry
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Specialist In Orthodontics - Dentistry
Medical Sciences University of Artemisa
General Dentist - Dentistry
Medical Sciences University of Villa Clara