Mayra Valenzuela-Peres

• Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
• Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planing.
• Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.

•Took radiographs for oral exams

•Assistant for Oral Surgery

• Educated, patients in oral health/hygiene

•Oral Prophylaxis on children

• Much more!!!

• Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
• Provided instruction to patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
• Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
• Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
• Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
• Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications and activities.
• Documented all treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
• Greeted incoming patients, verified insurance coverage and scheduled appointments.
• Managed the front desk operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
• Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
• Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
• Instructed patients on how to use prescribed oral health aids and products.
• Collected payments from patients at time of service or following completion of treatment plan via cash or credit card transactions.
• Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
• Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately prior to patient departure from office visit.
• Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
• Reviewed medical histories with each patient before beginning a new course of treatment.
• Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
• Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed.
• Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
• Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
• Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
• Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
• Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
• Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
• Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
• Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
• Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
• Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
• Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
• Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
• Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
• Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
• Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
• Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
• Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
• Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
• Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
• Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
• Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
• Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.