Yarisvette M Lopez
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Efficient Dental Assistant professional with the training and abilities necessary to support, educate, and motivate patients. Focused on improving dental health with preventive and corrective care. Proficient in updating records, processing images, and preparing laboratory cases. Reliable and punctual Dental Assistant that successfully handles fast-paced work. Proven willingness to take on any task to support team and help business succeed. Offers strong communication and knowledge ability. My Goal is to obtain a Dental Assistant position in which my skills and dental education are utilized within an office that embodies a team approach and focuses on quality dentistry and overall patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
904 Dental Care
04.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Dental Assistant Extern
Aspen Dental
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Performed basic lab tasks such as pouring impressions and trimming models, contributing to timely case completion for patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for procedures, reducing turnaround time between appointments significantly.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of dental assisting.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating closely with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff throughout the externship period.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing top-notch dental care during externship.
- Excelled within fast-paced work environments under high-pressure situations without sacrificing quality care provided to patients during externship experience.
- Assisted with dental x-rays, ensuring accurate diagnostic information was obtained for each patient.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
Lead Assistant Manager
Rent A Center
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Offering hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Approved or denied loan applications based on established guidelines.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining excellent customer relations.
- Implemented strategies to improve customer service levels and increase sales revenue.
- Build strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Loyalty Member Representative
Oportun
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Helped a large volume of customers every day with a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
- Learned internal systems and related service role duties to provide skilled team backup in handling customer demands.
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and supporting policies and procedures.
Assistant Retail Store Manager
Metro By T-Mobile
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Assisted Manager in the interview process of prospective employees and provided feedback.
Education
Dental Assistant Program -
Concorde Career Institute
05-2025
High School Diploma -
Englewood High School
01.2016
Skills
- Alginate Impression
- Bleaching Tray Fabrication
- Charting; Computer and Paper
- Composite Restoration
- Coronal Polishing
- Custom Tray (Light Cured)
- Dental Dam Application
- Dental Terminology Knowledge
- Fabricate temporary crowns and bridges (Polycarb & Custom)
- Fluoride Application
- Front Office Procedures (filing, receiving patient calls, etc)
- Front Office Skills and Customer Service
- Instrument Tray Setup
- Operatory Infection Control
- Placement of Gingival Retraction Cord
- Preparation & Mixing of Cavity Liners, Varnishes, and Cements
- Radiographs (Dexis Digital, Panoramic, Parallel & Bisecting Technique)
- Sealant Application
- Seating and Dismissing Pts
- Sterilization Technique
- Equipment sterilization
- Study Model Pour/Trim
- Suture Removal
- Tofflemire Placement and removal
- Treatment Plan Presentations
Certification
- HIPAA
- OSHA
- CPR
- RADIOLOGY (Pending Florida License for Radiology (application after graduation)
- EFDA (pending graduation)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
904 Dental Care
04.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant Extern
Aspen Dental
02.2025 - 04.2025
Loyalty Member Representative
Oportun
06.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Assistant Manager
Rent A Center
10.2021 - 08.2024
Assistant Retail Store Manager
Metro By T-Mobile
03.2016 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Englewood High School
Dental Assistant Program -
Concorde Career Institute
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