TACIRA MATIAS
Elmwood Park
Summary
Highly organized Head Assistant with comprehensive experience in administrative support. I am a foreign-trained dentist, and I have been an assistant since 2009. I am very passionate about dentistry. Excel in communication, adaptability, amazing energy to meet task-based needs, problem-solving to enhance office operations, and maintaining efficient office systems. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes for improved productivity and overall organizational success. Pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations within fast-paced work environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Randazzo Dental Associates
01.2025 - Current
- Manage inventory of dental supplies and order dental supplies to maintain inventory levels.
- Schedule appointments for patients according to their needs and preferences.
- Explain treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assist dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Take digital impressions, CBCT, Panoramic films and Periapical Xrays.
- Manage lab cases receive by Laboratories.
Lead Dental Assistant
DR. EDWARD FEINS, D.M.D, P.A
01.2012 - 07.2024
- Provided chair-side assistance to dentists during treatments.
- Took digital X-rays (Periapicals, Bitewings, Ceph, CBCT, Panoramic films).
- Performed digital scans.
- Designed Cerec crowns.
- Assisted with sedated patients.
- Maintained patient records, including medical histories, dental charting, and x-rays.
- Ensured that all dental instruments were properly sterilized before use.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Ordered dental supplies to maintain inventory levels.
- Prepared treatment rooms for each patient visit by stocking with necessary items and equipment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients according to their needs or preferences.
- Reviewed dentist's instructions regarding medications and dosage prior to dispensing them.
- Managed lab cases received from outside labs.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Prepared Assistants' schedule and supervised staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA
Dominican Republic11-2006
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Strong manual dexterity
- Case Management
- Sealant Application
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Charting
- Team Collaboration
- Cerec
- Itero
- Dexis
- Periodontics
- Oral Surgery
- Dental impression
- Dental Radiography
- Electronic Charting
- Dentrix proficiency
- Open dental proficiency
- Endodontic Procedures
- Restorative procedures
- Instrument preparation
- Four-handed procedures
- Sterilization techniques
- Fluoride Treatments
- Equipment Sterilization
- Exam room setups
- Medical Records Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Strong Communication Skills
Certification
- X-ray license
- CPR/AED & First Aid (Adult and Pediatric)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Randazzo Dental Associates
01.2025 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
DR. EDWARD FEINS, D.M.D, P.A
01.2012 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA
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