Perla Tatiana Espejo Mejia
Orlando,FL
Summary
With 22 years of experience as a General Dentist in my country, working in public clinics and in my own practice.
Here I have had the opportunity to work in different practices and with several specialists whom I have been able to enrich with my knowledge and experience to become a friendly Dental Assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures with the necessary knowledge to support your practice and your patients during the required treatments
Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Demonstrated ability to manage patient records, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with dental procedures efficiently. Known for strong organizational skills and capability to maintain sterile environments, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Contributed to improving patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
iSmile Specialists
Houston, TX
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
Dental Assistant
Antoine Dental Center
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Assistant
Advance Dentistry
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Dental Assistant
Fresh Dental Care
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Dentist
Fundacion Universitaria San Martin
Bogota, Colombia08-1998
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Oral surgery assistance
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Impression-taking skills
- Dental records
- Taking X-rays
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Exam room setups
- Treatment room setup
- Treatment room breakdown
- Dental material handling
- Laboratory case management
- Patient relations
- Dental staff assistance
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and etiquette
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
iSmile Specialists
12.2022 - 12.2024
Dental Assistant
Antoine Dental Center
10.2022 - 12.2024
Dental Assistant
Advance Dentistry
08.2022 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Fresh Dental Care
07.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Dentist
Fundacion Universitaria San Martin
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