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Education
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Yelin Lantigua

DANBURY

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Reliable Dental Assistant with 20+ years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, digital scanner and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.



Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head/Lead Dental Assistant

Dental Associates Of CT
05.2002 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and answering questions with patience.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling and billing processes, improving overall office efficiency.
  • Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
  • Improved practice workflow by efficiently setting up and breaking down dental operatories before and after each procedure.
  • Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
  • Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
  • Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Composite, casts and impressions.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix Ascend/Dentrix Interprise while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
  • Used Dentrix Ascend/Dentrix Interprise to document and maintain patient information and health background.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 20+ procedures daily.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.

Education

1 Year - Biology

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

CDA -

Dental Assisting Brookfield CT
Brookfield, CT
04.2001

High School Diploma -

Danbury High School
Danbury, CT
06.1999

Skills

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Positive Attitude
  • Reliable
  • Problem Solver
  • Great Time Management
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Building Customer Experience
  • Records Management
  • Radiography
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Scheduling Appointments

Affiliations

  • Love to stay fit and every free moment I have I spend time with my family

Certification

Radiology Certification

ICE Certification

CPR Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working

Custom

I worked in the Dental Field 20+ years, I've been lead Dental Assistant for over 15+years my responsible a lead Assistant consist of everyday over seeing 10+employees, Ordering supplies,managing quarterly reports. Making sure we are State/OSHA compliant. As I know your company is not the dental field what I believe I have the skills work experience to learn something new.  

Timeline

Head/Lead Dental Assistant

Dental Associates Of CT
05.2002 - Current

1 Year - Biology

Western Connecticut State University

CDA -

Dental Assisting Brookfield CT

High School Diploma -

Danbury High School

Radiology Certification

ICE Certification

CPR Certification

Yelin Lantigua