Yaelin Chavez
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, and chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Talented Dental Assistant with 4 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions, and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Department Of Health
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Performed X-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Florida Community Health Centers
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed X-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Pediatric & General Dentistry Of Palm Beach
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Dental Assistant
Florida Kids Dental
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Performed X-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handling appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts, and impressions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Raul Suarez
La Habana, Cuba 06.1999
Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Jose Marti
La Habana Cuba02.2003
Skills
- Equipment Sterilization
- Clinical Support
- First Aid Training
- Dental Radiography
- Dental impressions
- Oral Surgery
- Sanitation protocols
- Pediatric dental care
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant (07/13/2010)
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Basic Life Support Training - (1/11/2018)
- Licensed Dental Radiographer - (07/04/2019)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Department Of Health
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Florida Community Health Centers
08.2019 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant
Pediatric & General Dentistry Of Palm Beach
05.2018 - 08.2019
Dental Assistant
Florida Kids Dental
02.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Raul Suarez
Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Jose Marti
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