Priscilla Hernandez
San Antonio
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Smile Park Dental
San Antonio
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficient workflow.
- Supported dental team by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
Ordering Manager/Travel Ortho Assistant
Sonic’s dental
San Antonio
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored progress of each case by tracking changes in tooth movement over time.
- Ordered supplies for the office as needed.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Maintained inventory of all materials used within the clinic setting.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Ortho/Dental Assistant
Tots To Teens - Pediatric Office
San Antonio
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Supported orthodontic procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
Education
Register Dental Assistant
UT Health And Science
San Antonio, TX08-2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Dental procedures
- Inventory management
- Appointment scheduling
- Supply ordering
- Effective communication
- Proficient in Eaglsoft, Open dental
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Smile Park Dental
02.2024 - Current
Ortho/Dental Assistant
Tots To Teens - Pediatric Office
07.2023 - 02.2024
Ordering Manager/Travel Ortho Assistant
Sonic’s dental
04.2023 - 08.2024
Register Dental Assistant
UT Health And Science