Selena Guerrero
Coral Springs
Summary
Dedicated employee known for reliability, commitment, hard work. Great customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Motivated, certified, and highly experienced in working with patients/people. Respectful and warm in communicating with patients and colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Grosman Pediatric Dentistry And Orthodontics
Davie
06.2026 - Current
- Placing brackets, bonding appliances, making retainers.
- Educated patients on effective oral hygiene practices to promote better dental health.
- Updated patients and parents regularly on treatment progress to ensure understanding and engagement.
- Maintained accurate patient records for streamlined access and reference during appointments.
Orthodontic Assistant
Benedetti Orthodontics
Fort Lauderdale
02.2021 - 02.2026
- Indirect/direct bonding.
- Educating patients with treatment and oral health.
- Provided chairside assistance.
- Alginate/digital impressions of teeth for oral fixtures.
- Sterilizing instruments and equipment between every patient.
- Records: x-rays/CBCT, photos, etc.
- Scheduling appointments.
Dental Assistant
Dental Health and Beauty
Coral Springs
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Took patient blood pressure, and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crowns.
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
American Pediatric Dental Group
Pembroke Pines
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records and health histories to support dentists in conducting timely and accurate assessments and treatment planning.
- Performed digital dental x-rays to assist dentists in identifying tooth decay, cavities, and other issues requiring intervention.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Dental x-rays using digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and provided guidance on effective post-procedure home care.
- Relayed dentist instructions regarding postoperative care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Education
GED -
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJDental Assisting -
Florida Career College
Pembroke Pines, FLSkills
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Indirect/direct bonding
- Digital impressions
- Bi-lingual (Spanish and English)
- Communication
- Team player
- Quick learner
- Dependability
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Grosman Pediatric Dentistry And Orthodontics
06.2026 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Benedetti Orthodontics
02.2021 - 02.2026
Dental Assistant
Dental Health and Beauty
01.2020 - 02.2021
Dental Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
American Pediatric Dental Group
03.2018 - 01.2020
GED -
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Dental Assisting -
Florida Career College