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Viomara Silva

Sarasota,FL

Summary

A position as a Dental Assistant where I will be able to fully utilize my Professional experience and skill with patients. Considerate Orthodontic Assistant supports orthodontists in treating patients requiring corrective procedures for spacing and alignment issues. Efficiently arranges dental tools and instruments and sterilizes equipment. Experience taking and developing x-rays and instructing patients on proper care of dental appliances. High-energy [Job Title] desiring position in dental field. Offering extensive experience supporting patients and staff in fast-paced offices. Excellent communicator and diligent about providing detailed education to improve dental health.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthodontic Assistant

Great Expressions Dental Centers
03.2022 - Current
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
  • Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
  • Bond brackets and Remove brackets
  • Ortho appliance
  • Retainers and Invisalign
  • Scan, attachment , new trays


  • Replace orders

Dental Assistant (Pedo)

Center Place Health
04.2020 - 03.2022
  • 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.
  • Prophy, charts and fillings
  • SS Crowns
  • X-rays and impressions


Lead Dental Assistant

Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • Worked chairside assisting family dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, taking and recording patient vital signs, medical history, making patients feel as relaxed as possible while preparing them for treatment
  • Gained experience in exposing and processing digital X-rays; fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, trimming models and preparing orthodontic equipment; and assisting with extractions, impactions, fillings, implants, local anesthesia, suture placements/removals and biopsies
  • Perform daily administrative duties: Patient check-in/check-out, scheduling, medical billing, verify insurance and settle insurance claims
  • Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy
01.2018 - 08.2018

Customer Service Representative

Sprint
01.2016 - 01.2017

Assistant Manager

Alvin’s Island
01.2014 - 01.2016

Education

Dental Assistant -

Meridian College
Sarasota, FL
08.2018

Cosmetology -

Emma’s Beauty Academy
Mayaguez, PR
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Segundo Ruiz Belvis
Hormigueros, PR
01.2005

Skills

  • Fully Expanded Dental Assisting
  • Radiographs
  • Alginate Impression
  • Dental Dams
  • Composite Restoration
  • Coronal Polishing and OHI
  • Front Office Procedures
  • Place Remove Matrix Bands
  • Adult/child tooth charting
  • Bracers
  • Retainer
  • Invisalign
  • Scan
  • Ortho appliance
  • Endo, Ortho, Oral Surgery Equipment Maintenance
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word 360
  • Temporary crown/bridge
  • Study Model pour/trim
  • Languages/Spanish/English

References

  • Mrs. Valerie Sieger, Allied Health Instructor at Meridian College, 813-477-4230
  • Ms. Tracy Fordham, Placement Director at Meridian College, 941-377-4880 Ext. 7501
  • Mr. Andre Dodson, Director of Education at Meridian College, 941-377-4880 Ext. 7401

Timeline

Orthodontic Assistant

Great Expressions Dental Centers
03.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant (Pedo)

Center Place Health
04.2020 - 03.2022

Lead Dental Assistant

Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics
08.2018 - 04.2020

Assistant Teacher

La Petite Academy
01.2018 - 08.2018

Customer Service Representative

Sprint
01.2016 - 01.2017

Assistant Manager

Alvin’s Island
01.2014 - 01.2016

Dental Assistant -

Meridian College

Cosmetology -

Emma’s Beauty Academy

High School Diploma -

Segundo Ruiz Belvis
Viomara Silva