Valentina Guerra
Indian Trail,NC
Summary
Internationally trained dentist with 4.5 years of clinical experience in general dentistry in Venezuela and 8+ years of hands-on experience in a U.S. dental practice as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. Skilled in restorative dentistry, crowns, fixed bridges, extractions, patient-centered care, infection control, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Seeking a Dental Intern position in Massachusetts and eligible to apply for a Massachusetts Limited Dental Intern License upon institutional sponsorship.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistryssociates
Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - Current
- Assist in restorative, prosthodontic, and surgical procedures
- Perform extractions assistance and prepare clinical environments
- Take digital radiographs and intraoral scans
- Perform clinical charting and documentation using denticon
- Ensure OSHA and HIPAA compliance
- Support patient care in high-volume practice environment
Lead Dental Assistant
Royal Dental Associates
Charlotte, NC
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Supervised daily operations of dental assisting team, ensuring compliance with safety and patient care standards.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, enhancing team skills and promoting best practices in patient management.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental Assistant II
All Family Dentistry Pc
Matthews, NC
11.2015 - 11.2020
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
General Dentist
Private Practice (Salud Activa)
Venezuela
03.2011 - 05.2015
- Performed comprehensive oral examinations and diagnosis
- Developed and executed treatment plans
- Restorative dentistry (composite and amalgam restorations)
- Fabricated and placed crowns and bridges
- Extractions (simple and surgical)
- Emergency dental treatments
- Preventive care and oral health education
- Infection control and sterilization compliance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Dental Surgery
Universidad Jose Antonio Paez
Valencia,Venezuela04-2012
Skills
- Endodontic procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Oral surgery
- Sealant application
- Prosthodontics experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Licensed Doctor of Dental Surgery (Venezuela)
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistryssociates
06.2021 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Royal Dental Associates
12.2020 - 05.2021
Dental Assistant II
All Family Dentistry Pc
11.2015 - 11.2020
General Dentist
Private Practice (Salud Activa)
03.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Dental Surgery
Universidad Jose Antonio Paez