Wanda I. Pena V.
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated dentist with over ten years of experience as a dentist, dental assistant and dental hygienist. Passionate about educating and advocating for Latin patients regarding oral care. Committed to always furthering my education in order to do what is best for my patients. Experience in working people of all ages and backgrounds including Latin people without access to regular dental care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Park Slope Orthodontics
04.2018 - Current
- Remove and replace wires, coil springs, donuts, and elastic bands
- Take intra/extra oral photos
- Perform initial bonding of metal braces and Invisalign
- Assist doctor with debonding
- Placed orthodontic appliances in patients mouth
Dental Assistant
Hutchinson Metro Dental
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Administered fluoride to patients
- Worked under general and specialty Dentists while they performed root canals, post and core, extractions, apical surgery, bone grafts, sinus lift, fillings, crowns and bridges over implants, veneers
Private Babysitter
Private Babysitting
06.2013 - 06.2018
- Organized and participated in child friendly activities for children of all ages
- Engaged with children on an individual level to build positive relationships
- Engaged children in early stimulation through reading and sensory plan
Head Dental Assistant
M&G Dental Center
02.2009 - 06.2013
- Initial bonding of metal braces and assistant to the Dentist with rebonding
- Assistant to the General Dentistry with root canal post and core, fillings, crowns, bridges, cleanings
Head Dental Assistant
Centro Medico Dr. Castellanos
01.2002 - 02.2008
- Developed staff schedules
- Administered local anesthetics
- Manage inventory and purchasing of all supplies
- Assistant with root canals, extraction, fillings, crowns, bridges, and implants
General Dentist
Centro Medico Dr. Castellanos
02.2008 - 04.2009
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated patients
- Performed root canals post and core, extractions, fillings, bridges, crowns, removable and total prothesis
Education
No Degree - Introduction To Orthodontic Bends
Academia Sol
Dominican Republic2023
No Degree - CPR
Base Life Support
New York, NY06.2022
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Domincian Republic2007
Skills
- Sterilizing and cleaning equipment
- Setting up dental room and preparing for patients
- Taking x-rays (panoramic, cephalometric, pa's, bitewing, and full mouth)
- Intraoral scan
- Taking impressions to fabricate temporary crowns and bridges
- Making nightguards and retainers
- Educating on patients proper oral hygiene
- Assisting the Dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Teeth whitening
Core Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Innate ability to connect with patients of all backgrounds and to adapt to new situations quickly
- Excellent ability to work independently to find solutions as well as the ability to work well in a team setting
- Proficient with Dentrix and Office 365
Certification
- National Board of Dental Examination (NBDE) part 1: July 2015
- National Board of Dental Examination (NBDE) part 2: July 2018
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Hutchinson Metro Dental
06.2018 - 01.2021
Orthodontic Assistant
Park Slope Orthodontics
04.2018 - Current
Private Babysitter
Private Babysitting
06.2013 - 06.2018
Head Dental Assistant
M&G Dental Center
02.2009 - 06.2013
General Dentist
Centro Medico Dr. Castellanos
02.2008 - 04.2009
Head Dental Assistant
Centro Medico Dr. Castellanos
01.2002 - 02.2008
No Degree - Introduction To Orthodontic Bends
Academia Sol
No Degree - CPR
Base Life Support
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo
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