Ricardo Cuesta
Cape Coral,Florida
Summary
Proactive Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Bella Smile Dentistry, enhancing patient satisfaction and maintaining stringent health standards. Excelled in HIPPA and OSHA compliance and emotional intelligence, significantly improving office efficiency and safety. Skilled in medical terminology and patient care, adept at fostering positive patient experiences and streamlining dental procedures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Bella Smile Dentistry
01.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- 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.
Professor of Periodontics
UNIANDES
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
Specialist of Periodontic
MINSAP
01.2000 - 12.2014
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Oversaw daily operations of a busy office environment, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Built and managed relationships with key clients and partners to drive growth.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the industry.
- Earned recognition as a top performer consistently exceeding targets throughout my tenure as a specialist in the field.
- Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained current understanding of market conditions, compliance standards and best practices.
- Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Conducted thorough research to identify trends and inform decision-making for business growth initiatives.
- Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
- Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly.
Education
Basic Support Life
Nationwide Health LLC
Pompano Beach Fl07.2023
BBA - Dental Radiologic Training
South Florida Dental Training
Hialeah Florida07.2023
Expanded Function Duties Training
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Hialeah FL07.2023
Master of Science - Endodontic And Microsurgery Apical
U Cardenal Herrera
Canarias Spain01.2021
Specialist in Periodntology - Periodontology
ISCM_ C
Camaguey Cuba12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Stomatologic
ISCM _ C
Camaguey 07.1989
Skills
Emocional Intelligence
HIPPA and OSHA
Compliance Indepent
Management Logical, Critical
Thinking Medical
Terminology Expert
Mentoring Microsoft Office
Organizational Abilities
Patient Care,Planning Ability
Problem Solving Abilities
Professional Resource
Management Teamwork
Written, verbal and nonverbal
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Recently, I become in Dental Hygienist and I want to put all my dentknowlodge for help and attend people
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bella Smile Dentistry
01.2023 - 11.2023
Professor of Periodontics
UNIANDES
09.2017 - 02.2021
Specialist of Periodontic
MINSAP
01.2000 - 12.2014
Basic Support Life
Nationwide Health LLC
BBA - Dental Radiologic Training
South Florida Dental Training
Expanded Function Duties Training
South Florida Dental Assisting School
Master of Science - Endodontic And Microsurgery Apical
U Cardenal Herrera
Specialist in Periodntology - Periodontology
ISCM_ C
Bachelor of Science - Stomatologic
ISCM _ C
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