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Education
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Certification
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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 Assistant
Queens, NY

Certificate Dental Assistant CDA
10-2012

Eugenio Maria De Hostos
Santiago 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
Yahaira Espinal