Luz Hernandez
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced dentist with over 20 years in general and cosmetic dentistry, skilled in independent and group practice settings, aiming to contribute clinical expertise to your team, and to gain more knowledge through input from others. Empathetic, professional, and committed to clinical excellence, team building, and continuous learning. I look forward to contributing to your team, and to providing the best possible care to the community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty/ Instructor
American Academy of Facial Esthetics
05.2024 - Current
- Instruct healthcare providers on facial injectable protocols through hands-on clinical training.
- Lead large-group instruction (up to 50 providers), as well as small 4:1 ratios, and private office trainings.
- Ensure correct injection techniques, anatomical precision, and patient safety standards.
- Provide real-time clinical corrections, and emphasize risk management and complication prevention.
Dentist/ Dental Assisting Instructor
Dental Clinic at Erwin Technical College
Tampa, Florida
01.2023 - Current
- Train and supervise 10–14 dental assisting students each semester in all aspects of clinical dentistry.
- Provide hands-on instruction in chairside assisting, infection control, radiography, and patient care.
- Oversee student-led patient treatment while ensuring clinical competence, safety, and compliance.
- Prepare students for real-world dental practice through structured instruction and mentorship.
Dentist/Owner
Luz Hernandez, DDS, General and Cosmetic Dentistry
08.2009 - 06.2023
- Owned and operated a solo general and cosmetic dental practice for 14 years.
- Treated and maintained a patient roster of approximately 4,000 individuals.
- Managed all aspects of the practice, including clinical care, operations, and business management.
- Led and supervised a team of two hygienists, two dental assistants, and two front-desk staff.
- Oversaw staff training, scheduling, billing, compliance, and patient experience.
Education
General Practice Residency -
State University of New York at Stony Brook, University Hospital School of Medicine
01.2005
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Dental Medicine
01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature
State University of New York at Stony Brook
01.1999
Skills
- General Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Preventive Dentistry
- Full Mouth Rehabilitation
- Lasers for Soft and Hard Tissue Management
- Patient Education
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Systems Acquisition
- Implementation
- Compliance with OSHA
- Compliance with HIPAA
- Regulatory Body Standards
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Faculty/ Instructor
American Academy of Facial Esthetics
05.2024 - Current
Dentist/ Dental Assisting Instructor
Dental Clinic at Erwin Technical College
01.2023 - Current
Dentist/Owner
Luz Hernandez, DDS, General and Cosmetic Dentistry
08.2009 - 06.2023
General Practice Residency -
State University of New York at Stony Brook, University Hospital School of Medicine
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Dental Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature
State University of New York at Stony Brook