Norilei Suarez
Miami,FL
Summary
At Smile Studio Dental And Wellness Center, I honed my expertise in dental impressions and sterilization techniques, significantly enhancing patient care and safety. My strong manual dexterity and professionalism supported dentists in complex procedures, boosting team productivity and patient satisfaction.
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smile Studio Dental And Wellness Center
05.1996 - 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.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Miami Technical Institute
Miami, FLAssociate of Arts - English Language
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Taking X-rays
- Radiography safety
- Dental Terminology
- Multitasking
- Strong manual dexterity
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Instrument preparation
- Chair-side support
- Surgical setup
- Periodontics
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smile Studio Dental And Wellness Center
05.1996 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Miami Technical Institute
Associate of Arts - English Language
Miami Dade College
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