Victoria Galvan
Manor,TX
Summary
Lead Dental Assistant with 25 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Expert in all areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top-notch services.
Strategic thinker with lead dental assistant proficiency. Offers proven ability to build effective teams. Knowledge and experience working with diverse and underserved populations, Bilingual English/Spanish, Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Think and act in ways that respect ethnic, cultural and language diversity.
Coordinated dental assistant with detailed understanding of dental terminology and patient procedures. Meticulous record-keeper with 25 years of experience handling sensitive medical information and managing large volumes of personal data, including historic health details, imagery and impressions.
Enthusiastic Dental Assisting Instructor with 6 years of experience. Dedicated to teaching by example and planning detailed lessons for thorough education. Successful at hands-on teaching and fostering a community-based classroom space.
Driven Clinical Instructor with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring background in dentistry and education to growing organization. Highly proficient in developing strong education programs, robust curricula and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. Joan L. Sefcik, DDS
Austin, TX
12.1987 - Current
- Responsible for conducting monthly Dental Assistant meetings and daily huddles.
- Lead and supervise, train and direct other dental assistants to ensure top performance, for ideal patient flow, manage employees; schedules, breaks and lunches to ensure adequate coverage.
- Responsible for ordering and perform inventory.
- Maintain strict compliance with the State/Federal and other regulations (i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, HR policies).
- Maintained clean, sterile and positive cheerful environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling to provide efficient, quality dental treatments under doctor's supervision.
- Gathered and reviewed patient's records, data and health history to provide and share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Perform complete radiographs(bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray) at doctor's request and download intra-oral pictures of patients as need for a clinical diagnosis and treatment.
- Assist the dentist as necessary to gain patient's commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency Attend to patient's individual concerns and expectations.
- Preform impressions of opposing models, study casts, to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Fabricates temporary restorations; crowns and bridges.
Dental Assistant Instructor
Kyle Dental Assistant School
Kyle, TX
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Improved student competency by implementing hands-on dental assistant training exercises.
- Enhanced practical skills development through regular evaluation and feedback sessions for students.
- Reduced student attrition rates by providing personalized support and mentoring to struggling learners.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration among students.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that focused on both theoretical knowledge and practical application of dental assisting techniques.
- Facilitated open communication between administration, faculty, and students, fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere within the program.
- Prepared graduates for successful careers as dental assistants by emphasizing real-world applications of skills learned in class.
Dental Assisting Instructor
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Monitored student growth and learning through hands-on activities and exams.
- Supervised student training in dental offices and classroom settings.
- Inventoried lab and classroom tools and supplies and ordered more.
- Answered student questions and check for understanding to promote learning.
- Planned demonstrations for students to expand upon lecture topics.
- Collaborated with instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
College Instructor
North Texas College Institute
Austin, TX
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained confidential, thorough student records, updating information promptly following evaluations.
- Delivered informative lectures and used research materials to help students grasp concepts.
- Maintained designated office hours to tutor students and review course materials.
- Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content, detailing learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Increased student engagement by implementing various teaching methods and technologies in classroom.
- Evaluated students' individual abilities using tests and personal interviews.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
Teacher
Pastor Marivel Reyes (El Shaddai Church)
Austin, TX
02.1997 - 06.2010
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classrooms topics (Inner healing, discipleship and all biblical studies).
- Used Inner healing exercises and repetition to assist students in learning foundational educational concepts.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects.
Chairside Dental Assistant
Dr. William E. Hyden, DDS
Austin, TX
03.2005 - 06.2009
- Assist dentist while they are engaged in any treatment with patients
- Must anticipate dentist's needs and be prepared for next steps.
- Maintain proper patient treatment records
- Give pre and post-operative instructions - within limits designated by dentist.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions to patient.
- Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down
- Stocks supplies in operatories, lab and supply room. as needed
- Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and all company policies and procedures are properly followed
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, perform temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Instructed and educated patients to prepare for all procedures (Composite Fillings,Root Canal Therapy, Oral Surgery, Amalgams Fillings) and answer any questions or concerns patient would request.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Dental Assisting
12.1988
Associate of Biblical Studies - Christian Counseling
07.2004
Bachelor of Theological Studies - Theological Studies
06.2010
Master of Theological Studies in Christian Counseling - Christian Counseling
06.2011
Doctor of Christian Counseling in Christian Counseling - Christian Counseling
06.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Clinical supervision
- Problem resolution
- Relationship development
- Conflict resolution
- Treatment Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Flow Management
- Dental Radiography
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Inventory Management
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR certified
- Dental Radiology
- Nitrous Oxide
Timeline
Dental Assistant Instructor - Kyle Dental Assistant School
10.2020 - 02.2023
Dental Assisting Instructor - Austin Community College
10.2019 - 01.2023
College Instructor - North Texas College Institute
08.2017 - 08.2019
Chairside Dental Assistant - Dr. William E. Hyden, DDS
03.2005 - 06.2009
Teacher - Pastor Marivel Reyes (El Shaddai Church)
02.1997 - 06.2010
Lead Dental Assistant - Dr. Joan L. Sefcik, DDS
12.1987 - Current
Dental Assistant Computer Business Management - Some College (No Degree), Diploma in Dental Assisting
Vision International University - Associate of Biblical Studies , Christian Counseling
Vision International University - Bachelor of Theological Studies , Theological Studies
Vision International University - Master of Theological Studies in Christian Counseling, Christian Counseling
Vision International University - Doctor of Christian Counseling in Christian Counseling, Christian Counseling
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