Teresa Hernandez
Houston,TX
Summary
I've been a dedicated Dental assistant since 2015 and always ready to expand my knowledge! Quick to lend a hand, help find solutions, and keep a positive daily work flow. It is very important to stay motivated, busy and task oriented in order to be goal achieving. Ready to join a team who values high integrity and fun loving people!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead RDA
Tidwell Family Dental
2021.02 - 2021.09
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Assisted chairside with dentist during procedures including pediatric patients
- Front office duties: Printing, filling charts, creating 5+ patient appointments daily.
Dental Assistant
Four Lion Dental Boutique
2019.10 - 2020.09
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Managed dental records and entered information using Open Dental to keep important patient information on file.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Floating Dental Assistant
Summit Dental Center
2015.08 - 2016.10
- Took necessary X-rays per patient needs
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Took customer payments and billed insurance companies for remaining balance.
- Maintained and ordered supply inventory needed for dental office.
- Completed relevant insurance and other claim forms.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Checked in 10+ patients a day
Education
RDA - Dental Assisting
Everest Institute
Houston, TX08.2015
High School Diploma -
Alvord High School
Riverside, CA05.2014
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Punctual
- Communicative
- Organized
- Positive and Energetic
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
Lead RDA
Tidwell Family Dental
2021.02 - 2021.09
Dental Assistant
Four Lion Dental Boutique
2019.10 - 2020.09
Floating Dental Assistant
Summit Dental Center
2015.08 - 2016.10
RDA - Dental Assisting
Everest Institute
High School Diploma -
Alvord High School
- Certified Dental Assistant
- CPR/BLS
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