Selene Valdez Landa
Eagle Mountain,UT
Summary
Hello! My name is Selene. I have been working in the dental field for a little over 4 years now, specializing in pediatrics since completing my dental assisting course. I am eager to expand my knowledge and skills, and I am particularly interested in orthodontics. My goal is to become an orthodontist, and I am currently pursuing my education in that field. But I am more than happy to learn any other specialty to broaden my knowledge! I am a quick learner and thrive in hands-on environments. I have experience in both front and back office tasks and am cross-trained to support wherever needed. Additionally, I am bilingual, which allows me to serve a diverse patient base.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Planet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry
West Valley City, UT
05.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTAssociates - Biology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTHigh School Diploma -
Cyprus High School
Magna, UT05.2020
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment Scheduling
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Impression Taking Skills
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental Material Handling
- Electronic Charting
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- First Aid Training
- Inventory Management
- Office Administration Duties
- Knowledgeable in Software
- Restorative Dentistry
- Pediatric dental care
- Insurance Billing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Planet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
University of Utah
Associates - Biology
Salt Lake Community College
High School Diploma -
Cyprus High School