Porfirio Sanchez
Conroe,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Smile Dental, I excel in delivering exceptional patient care and mastering digital X-ray proficiency. Renowned for enhancing orthodontic patient satisfaction through effective treatment planning and oral hygiene education, my expertise significantly contributes to efficient and high-quality orthodontic services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Family Smiles Dental of Conroe
100 Medical Center Blvd Ste 109, Conroe, TX 77304
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted orthodontists in performing complex treatments, ensuring precise execution of tasks and high-quality results.
- Prepared dental equipment and materials for orthodontic procedures, ensuring optimal readiness for efficient appointments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain healthy teeth during orthodontic treatment phases.
- Improved patient comfort by providing clear explanations and thorough instructions during orthodontic procedures.
- Provided excellent patient care by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support throughout treatment.
- Demonstrated proficient x-ray skills, capturing quality images while adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines for both patients and staff members alike.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Upheld strict privacy protocols when handling sensitive patient information as per HIPAA regulations.
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Lovett Dental
3745-A, Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted orthodontists in performing complex treatments, ensuring precise execution of tasks and high-quality results.
- Prepared dental equipment and materials for orthodontic procedures, ensuring optimal readiness for efficient appointments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain healthy teeth during orthodontic treatment phases.
- Improved patient comfort by providing clear explanations and thorough instructions during orthodontic procedures.
- Upheld strict privacy protocols when handling sensitive patient information as per HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained a sterile work environment to uphold safety standards and prevent crosscontamination.
- Demonstrated proficient x-ray skills, capturing quality images while adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines for both patients and staff members alike.
Dental Assistant
Portal Dental Care
12035 Bammel North Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77066
06.2018 - 07.2019
- 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.
Dentist
Smile Dental
Maracaibo, Venezuela
10.2008 - 02.2015
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough dental examinations and personalized treatment plans.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
UT HEALTH SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TX08-2018
Doctor of Medical Dentistry - Dentist
Universidad Del Zulia
Maracaibo, Venezuela09-2002
Skills
- Orthodontic wire changes
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Treatment Planning
- Orthodontic records management
- Orthodontic emergencies management
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Orthodontic treatment compliance
- Retainer fabrication
- Impression taking skills
- Oral hygiene education
- Interceptive orthodontics
- Orthodontic patient satisfaction
- X-ray review
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Orthodontic patient follow-up
- Dental impressions
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Orthodontic appliance adjustment
- Orthodontic appliance repair
- Orthodontic study model trimming
- Orthodontic debonding procedures
- Orthodontic photography
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - TEXAS Dental Board.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Family Smiles Dental of Conroe
08.2021 - Current
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Lovett Dental
07.2019 - 08.2021
Dental Assistant
Portal Dental Care
06.2018 - 07.2019
Dentist
Smile Dental
10.2008 - 02.2015
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
UT HEALTH SAN ANTONIO
Doctor of Medical Dentistry - Dentist
Universidad Del Zulia