Yesenia Flores Aquino
Seattle,WA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sunrise dental of issaquah
Iss, Washington
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Dental Assistant
Seamar dental
SeaTac, Washington
03.2018 - 11.2024
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Dental Assistant
Ballard modern dentistry
Seattle, Washington
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Foster High School
Tukwila, WA06-2016
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- HIPAA compliance
- Prosthodontic treatment support
- Office management
- Dental hygiene
- Oral health education
- Dental software management
- Dental impressions
- Patient education
- Treatment room setup
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Chair-side support
- Equipment sterilization
- Instrument selection
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Dental terminology
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Knowledgeable in epic, dentrix, CPS, Eagle soft
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Patient scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Complex Problem-solving
- Sanitation protocols
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA regulations
- Four-handed procedures
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sunrise dental of issaquah
12.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Ballard modern dentistry
03.2021 - 03.2022
Dental Assistant
Seamar dental
03.2018 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Foster High School