Lizbeth Rivero Paredes
Miami,FL
Summary
Patient-focused licensed Dental Hygienist with hands-on training eager to launch career in dentistry. Expert at dental radiography, prophylaxis, aseptic techniques and patient education. Team-oriented with success in building strong relationships with colleagues and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Main Street Orthodontics
Miami, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Took 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.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Working with Invisalign, such as placing and removing attachments, delivering trays, and scanning with iTero.
Dental Assistant
Mia Smiles Orthodontics
Miami, FL
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- I took impressions of the patient's teeth.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as mixing impression materials, pouring impressions, and trimming models.
- Make removable, clear retainers.
- Make permanent retainers.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Working with regular braces and different orthodontic appliances, like RPE.
- Teeth whitening.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Miami Dade College Medical Campus
Miami, FL11-2024
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Miami, FL12-2019
M.D. - Dentistry
Raul Gonzalez Sanchez
Havana, Cuba07-2018
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient relationship building
- Patient management
- Nutrition counseling
- Dental records
- Digital radiography
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Infection control
- Instrument and room setup
- Dental prophylaxis
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Stain removal
- Tooth whitening
- Fluoride application
- Sealant application
- Oral cancer screening
- Appointment scheduling
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Main Street Orthodontics
11.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Mia Smiles Orthodontics
06.2020 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Miami Dade College Medical Campus
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
M.D. - Dentistry
Raul Gonzalez Sanchez