Lorena Hernandez
Yakima,Washington
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Yakima Orthodontics
Yakima, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Organized, ordered and restocked office supplies to support team needs.
Orthodontic Assistant
SmileOn Orthodontics
Austin, TX
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Completed timely changes and updates to schedules in central scheduling system.
Orthodontic Assistant
Dahlke Orthodontics
Dupont, WA
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Attached wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
Federal Way, WA
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Greet and prepare patients for dental examinations
- Assist doctor in general dental procedures, root canals, oral surgery, restorative
- Take patient digital X-rays, coronal polish, temporary crowns, pour and trim study models and impressions.
Education
Dental Assistant Diploma -
Everest college
Tacoma, WA03.2014
High School diploma -
Wapato High School
Wapato, WA06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Chairside assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dental staff support
- Patient schedule management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Procedure Support
- Patient Services
- Patient Relations
- Team Collaboration
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Yakima Orthodontics
05.2022 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
SmileOn Orthodontics
05.2020 - 06.2021
Orthodontic Assistant
Dahlke Orthodontics
09.2015 - 04.2018
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
03.2014 - 09.2015
Dental Assistant Diploma -
Everest college
High School diploma -
Wapato High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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