Yesenia Torres
Richardson,TX
Summary
Patient-centered Dental Assistant with a proven track record of building strong relationships with patients and colleagues. Skilled in providing expert patient care and education to promote optimal oral health outcomes. Committed and well-prepared professional focused on driving practice growth and stability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Watson Family Dentistry
Richardson, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
RDA
Asiri Family Dentistry
The Woodlands
03.2020 - Current
- Perform x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations
- Successfully assist the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Clean and sanitize dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Support dentist during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments
- Create dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
RDA
Fresh Dental Care
Houston
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
RDA
Jefferson Dental Care
Houston
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background
- Prepared dental rooms and materials
- Performed basic laboratory tasks such as pouring impressions or fabricating custom trays for improved patient care outcomes.
Education
RDA -
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Houston, TX09.2018
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- CPR/AED
- Inventory Management
- Knowledgeable in Open Dental
- Implants (Neodent) and (Straumann)
- Itero Scan
- Glidewell IO
- Planmeca Emerald scanner
- Romexis
Certification
- RDA - REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
- FULL ARCH MASTERS CERTIFICATION
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese (basic)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Watson Family Dentistry
07.2024 - Current
RDA
Asiri Family Dentistry
03.2020 - Current
RDA
Fresh Dental Care
03.2019 - 03.2020
RDA
Jefferson Dental Care
08.2018 - 03.2019
RDA -
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
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