Nina Zambrano
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Newly 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
A’s Family Dentistry
Port Saint Lucie, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Dental Assistant
Dental Total
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted orthodontist with patient treatments, including taking x-rays and impressions.
- Provided chairside assistance during treatment procedures such as bonding brackets to teeth and placing archwires.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, such as brushing and flossing.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatment plans and progress.
- Fabricated custom appliances, such as retainers and nightguards, from impressions taken by the dentist or orthodontist.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures according to protocol.
- Performed laboratory tasks such as pouring up models from impressions taken in the practice.
- Reviewed medical histories with patients prior to beginning any type of treatment procedure.
- Assisted in training new personnel when required.
- Monitored expiration dates on products used in practice ensuring safety standards were met.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
General Dentist
Policlinico Docente
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
- Collaborated with professional to plan dental treatments.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Checked growth, development and maxillary changes for verification of typical developmental milestones for age group.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Assisting
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Florida City, FL05.2023
Bachelor of Science - General Dentistry
Universidad Ciencias Medicas De La Habana
Havana, Cuba07.2020
Dental Hygienist
Port Saint Lucie, FLSkills
- Patient education
- Oral health assessments
- Digital radiography
- Infection control
- Treatment planning
- Record keeping
- Dental procedures
- Chair-side assistance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Detail orientation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Employee training
- Oral cancer screening
- Nutrition counseling
- Procedure support
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Medical office administration
- Dental software proficiency
- Fluoride treatment
- Electronic health records
- Tooth whitening
- Sealant application
- Dental records
- Fluoride treatments
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal treatment
- Teeth cleaning
- Periodontal evaluation
- Patient relationship building
- Prophylaxis
- Fluoride application
- Dental appliance fabrication
- Patient management
- Dental prophylaxis
- Stain removal
- Instrument and room setup
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Dental impression specialist
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient education and counseling
- Periodontal maintenance
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Dental disease treatment
- Local anesthesia administration
- Periodontal therapy
- Dental charting
- Anesthetic administration
- Medical history review
- HIPAA awareness training certification
Certification
- CPR.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
A’s Family Dentistry
12.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Total
10.2022 - 12.2023
General Dentist
Policlinico Docente
09.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Dental Assisting
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras
Bachelor of Science - General Dentistry
Universidad Ciencias Medicas De La Habana
Dental Hygienist
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