Luisa Moreno
Queens,NY
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pegasus Dental Center
GUTTENBERG, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by [Action] for review by dentist.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Periodontist
Colombia
Cali
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Educated patients and families on home care, dental and oral health.
- Created treatment plans and explained procedures to patients.
- Referred patients to other dental professionals, clinics or outside agencies based on need.
- Performed open flap debridement, hard and soft tissue crown lengthening, gingivectomies and other surgical periodontal procedures.
- Enforced adherence to practice procedures, protocols, regulatory compliance and professional standards.
- Evaluated patients and interpreted x-rays to identify issues and diagnose conditions.
- Prescribed and administered anesthetics and medications.
- Offered dental implant procedures for patients after extractions.
- Managed medical and dental history by evaluating patient's general health.
- Performed emergency extractions and filled cavities for patients.
- Conducted routine preventive examinations for oral cancer and other dental diseases.
Dentist
Colombia
Cali
11.2011 - 05.2022
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Efficiently completed dental procedures for restorative work.
- Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa.
Education
Universidad Del Valle
Cali - Colombia 04.2018
Skills
- Advising Patients
- Emergency Dental Care
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pegasus Dental Center
06.2022 - Current
Periodontist
Colombia
08.2015 - 05.2022
Dentist
Colombia
11.2011 - 05.2022
Universidad Del Valle
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