Sara Hernandez
Lancaster
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mint Dentistry
03.2020 - Current
- Train new employees.
- Comp and recall exams.
- General Dentistry Oral surgery.
- Greeting and seating patients, while retrieving an updated medical history and charting notes and treatment plans.
- Multi-task and prioritize tasks.
- Assisting and monitoring with oral sedation, general anesthesia and supplemental use of Nitrous oxide.
- Took and recorded vital signs before, during, and after procedures. Assisting with all surgical procedures (extractions, hard and soft tissue grafting, surgical exposure of impacted teeth, Tori removal, biopsy's, implant placement.)
- Experience with calming patients down that exhibit extremely high anxiety, by explaining risks and repercussions, and potential hazards/outcomes of surgery.
- Monitoring the patient throughout surgical procedure, caring for the patient after surgery.
- Provide exceptional information to patients prior to surgery and relay important post-operative instructions to patient.
- Proper sterilization of instruments, breakdown and disinfection of dental ops.
- Keeping patients comfortable
Registered Dental Assistant
Westmoreland Heights and Smile Zone of East Dallas
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Take inventory, stock all supplies, instruments medications and required materials, etc.
- Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
- Preparing and tracking lab cases.
- Remove brackets and place them.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Assist the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency
- Assists in monthly reporting and quality improvement activities Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols
- Communicate effectively with team members and patients
- Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in the performance of dental procedures
Dental Assistant
Picasso Dental
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Greeted patients and provided them with information regarding exams and procedures.
- Record patient dental histories and noted patient concerns.
- Followed directions given by dentist and functioned as a strong support.
- Processed dental X-Rays and use other office equipment.
- Maintained clean, sterile, welcoming environments. Ability to effectively communicate with patients.
Dental Assistant
Perla Dental
03.2017 - 01.2018
- To undergo dental procedures, sterilizing instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials.
- Take and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs, and record treatment information in patient records with 100% accuracy.
- Monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory and make orders. Made preliminary impressions temp crowns.
Health Advisor
Bear Creek Family Dentistry
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Assisted marketing staff as necessary at any phase of sales plus marketing effort.
- Presented on current promotions to the public at events and trade shows.
- Assisted marketing staff as necessary at any phase of sales plus marketing effort.
- Organized presentations for customer visits.
- Assisted in promotional activities.
- Located or proposed potential business deals by contacting potential partners.
Dental Assistant
Bear Creek Family Dentistry
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Assisted Dentists.
- Prepared patients and equipment.
- Prepared, sterilized, and organized dental equipment. Maintained cleanliness of the office and dental area.
- Monitored radiation safety procedures and protocols.
- Always ready to work with flexible schedules.
- Ability to give instruction to patient.
- Able to create and maintain comfortable environment.
- Ability to take quick decision.
- Willingness to perform different types of responsibilities in office.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RDA
University of Texas Health And Science Center
San Antonio, TX01-2016
Certificate - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Everest College
Dallas, TX01.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Kimball High School
Dallas, TX01.2004
Skills
- Dental Assistant
- CPR certification
- Efficient knowledge retention
- Sterilization
- Inventory tracking
- Effective time management
- Fluent in two languages
- Radiation Safety
- Marketing
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Collaborative team member
- Customer-oriented care
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Oral surgery assistance
- Restorative procedures
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental staff support
- Knowledgeable in [software]
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Restorative dentistry
- Complex Problem-solving
- Clinical support
- Oral surgery
- Pediatric dental care
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Dental impression specialist
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration abilities
- OSHA regulations
- Oral X-rays
- Instrument selection
- Exam room setups
- Radiography safety
- Instrument preparation
- Chairside assistance
- Four-handed procedures
- Oral healthcare
- Infection control procedures
- Surgical setup
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Patient schedule management
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental procedure preparation
- Taking X-rays
- Customer service
- Full mouth radiographs
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Instrument sterilization techniques
Certification
- University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio
- 2016
- Registered Dental Assistant #99924
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mint Dentistry
03.2020 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Westmoreland Heights and Smile Zone of East Dallas
11.2018 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Picasso Dental
01.2018 - 11.2018
Dental Assistant
Perla Dental
03.2017 - 01.2018
Health Advisor
Bear Creek Family Dentistry
03.2015 - 10.2015
Dental Assistant
Bear Creek Family Dentistry
03.2015 - 06.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Kimball High School
Associate of Applied Science - RDA
University of Texas Health And Science Center
Certificate - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
Everest College
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