Olinda Hernandez Mejia

• Assist the dentist during procedures (handing tools, suction, etc.)
• Prepared all instruments and tray set up for all the procedures
• Assist the orthodontist during procedures
• Prepare patients for orthodontic treatment
• Change archwires, elastics, and ligatures
• Remove and place orthodontic appliances under supervision
• Take dental impressions for retainers, appliances, Dentures, partials, etc
• Pour and trim study models
• Educate patients on braces care and oral hygiene
• Adjust and deliver retainers
• Assist with Invisalign and clear aligner treatments
• Maintain a clean, organized treatment area
• Take and develop dental X-rays, panoramic, 3D CT-Scans, intra oral pictures
• Prepare materials for fillings, crowns, and other procedures
• Assist with lab-related procedures
• Takes scans for Invisalign, crown, implants crowns using Itero and Cerec machine
• Experience with in house crowns glazing and oven processing
• Handled sterilization techniques according to OSHA regulations
• Handled Inventory

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Assist during procedures (hand instruments, suction, retract cheeks/tongue)
• Take and process dental X-rays
• Mix dental materials (fillings, impressions, cements)
• Apply topical anesthetics (where allowed)
• Remove sutures or dressings (in some regions)
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow
• Maintain patient records and charts
• Handle billing and insurance forms
• Order supplies and maintain inventory
• Follow infection control and safety regulations

As a dental assistant was helping dentists provide efficient and safe patient care. Their duties combine clinical tasks, patient care, and administrative work.