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Yahaira Espinal
11 Cooper St Fl 3,NY
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Dr. Fernandez Dental Office, showcasing expertise in dental radiography and exceptional team collaboration. Excelled in maintaining a sterile environment, enhancing patient satisfaction through efficient chairside support, and adeptly managing dental supply inventory. Known for professionalism and a knack for digital X-ray proficiency, significantly improving diagnostic processes.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Dr. Fernandez Dental Office
Dental Assistant
10.2012 - 01.2025
Job overview
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Education
New York School For Medical And Dental AssistantQueens, NY
Certificate Dental Assistant CDA
10-2012
Eugenio Maria De HostosSantiago Republica Dominicana
High School Diploma
07-1999
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Cross-training capabilities
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Knowledgeable in [software]
- Oral surgery
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Fernandez Dental Office
10.2012 - 01.2025
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistant
Certificate Dental Assistant CDA
Eugenio Maria De Hostos
High School Diploma
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