Yesenia Soto Echeveste
Aurora,CO
Summary
Resourceful EDDA with 3 years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when prepping exam rooms and sterilizing tools, taking dental radiographs, equipment using standard infection control procedures. Successful at preparing materials for restorations. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental EDDA
Carpenter Pediatric Dentistry
01.2021 - Current
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Reduced appointment times with efficient instrument sterilization and preparation processes.
- Promoted oral health education with patients through demonstrations of proper brushing and flossing techniques.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
EDDA
Kids Dental
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Assisted dentists in complex dental procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for both the dentist and the patient.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Dental EDDA
Adventure Dental And Vision
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Assisted dentist with composite , amalgam and stainless steel crown procedures.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Used ECW to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Used ECW to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, and composites.
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Operated x-ray equipment.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Education
Dental Assisting
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO05.2019
High School Diploma -
Rangeview High School
Aurora, CO12.2018
Skills
- Patient intake procedures
- Treatment room cleanup
- Patient data gathering
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Dental radiography
- Adaptability
- Chairside Assisting
- Impression Taking
Timeline
EDDA
Kids Dental
07.2021 - 01.2022
Dental EDDA
Carpenter Pediatric Dentistry
01.2021 - Current
Dental EDDA
Adventure Dental And Vision
12.2018 - 06.2021
Dental Assisting
Pickens Technical College
High School Diploma -
Rangeview High School
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