YENIFER FERNANDES
Clayton,NC
Summary
Dental Assistant II with 16 years of experience. Dedicated and proficient in earning patients confidence and trust. Seeking a challenging and rewarding role as a Dental Assistant where my skills and dedication are utilized to the fullest.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assitant II
Cary Dental Studio
01.2021 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT II
Atlantic Family Dental
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Promoted to Lead Assistant
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures
- Perform general and cosmetic dentistry including implant restorations, endodontics, cerec crowns, impressions, invisalign, temporary crowns/bridges
- Perform in office whitening
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
- Record treatment information in patient records
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies
- Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory
- Maintain quality of equipment
- Eagle Soft
- CPR Certified
- Nitrous oxide.
DENTAL ASSISTANT I
Atlantic Family dental
04.2008 - 01.2013
- Assisted dentists with instrument transfer, retraction, and preparation of dental instruments and materials
- Prepared and sterilized dental equipment prior to procedures
- Adhered to radiation exposure precautions when taking dental radiographs
- Assisted dentists with conducting procedures such as extractions and root canals.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL COMMUNICATION: JOURNALISM -
Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Team Player
- Self Motivated
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Creative thinking
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
Timeline
Lead Dental Assitant II
Cary Dental Studio
01.2021 - Current
LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT II
Atlantic Family Dental
01.2013 - 12.2020
DENTAL ASSISTANT I
Atlantic Family dental
04.2008 - 01.2013
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL COMMUNICATION: JOURNALISM -
Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua
Similar Profiles
Mahmoud AlsaifiMahmoud Alsaifi
Intern at Cary Dental RejuvenationIntern at Cary Dental Rejuvenation
Karen MartinezKaren Martinez
Dental Assistant at Cary Dental CenterDental Assistant at Cary Dental Center
DAMINI SHETTYDAMINI SHETTY
NA at Solitaire Smile Dental Studio, Laxmi Dental Lab USNA at Solitaire Smile Dental Studio, Laxmi Dental Lab US
Lea JohnsonLea Johnson
Assistant Property Manager at Mid-America Apartments Co.Assistant Property Manager at Mid-America Apartments Co.
Zoraida RoqueZoraida Roque
Patient Care Coordinator at JAG-ONE Physical TherapyPatient Care Coordinator at JAG-ONE Physical Therapy