Yoely Heredia
Cleveland,TX
Summary
Accomplished Dental Assistant with expanded functions, demonstrated excellence in patient care and dental radiography proficiency at West Allis Dental Care (Dr. Peter Limberatos) Skilled in restorative procedures and fostering strong patient relationships, significantly enhancing treatment outcomes. Expert in disinfection and sterilization, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency in dental practices. Reliable Dental Assistant with 24 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, setup and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assosstamt With Expanded Functions
West Allis Dental Care
Milwaukee, WI
10.2015 - 06.2024
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Improved effectiveness of diagnostic procedures by skillfully manipulating digital x-ray technology for optimal image clarity.
- Took 75 x-rays per week.
- 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.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dr. Agustoson
Sheboygan, WI
01.2007 - 08.2014
- Assisted orthodontists in performing complex treatments, ensuring precise execution of tasks and high-quality results.
- Prepared dental equipment and materials for orthodontic procedures, ensuring optimal readiness for efficient appointments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to maintain healthy teeth during orthodontic treatment phases.
- Improved patient comfort by providing clear explanations and thorough instructions during orthodontic procedures.
- Upheld strict privacy protocols when handling sensitive patient information as per HIPAA regulations.
- Participated actively in office meetings and trainings to stay informed about new policies, procedures, and best practices within the practice.
- Maintained a sterile work environment to uphold safety standards and prevent crosscontamination.
- Provided excellent patient care by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support throughout treatment.
- Performed routine maintenance on dental equipment to prolong longevity and optimize performance during treatments.
- Demonstrated proficient x-ray skills, capturing quality images while adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines for both patients and staff members alike.
- Enhanced practice efficiency by consistently preparing treatment rooms in advance for upcoming appointments.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Remove wires and ties according to sizes 012, 014, 016.
- Remove brackets and clean the old cement, Prepare the retainer and deliver to patient accordingly.
- Follow the routine dental care to patient.
Dental Assistant With Expanded Functions
Dr. Jose Aguirre
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
08.1998 - 07.2006
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Education
Associate of Science - Health
Ponce Paramedical College
Ponce, PR05.1999
Skills
- Dental material knowledge
- Restorative procedures
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Patient care excellence
- Dental radiography proficiency
- X-Ray Processing
- Impression Taking
- Orthodontic Assistance
- Oral hygiene education
- Endodontic assistance
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Dental Assistant
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Restorative Dentistry
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Treatment Planning
- CPR/AED
- Teeth Cleaning
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Dentrix Practice Management Software
- Relationship Building
- Fluoride Treatments
- Crown and Bridge Construction
Certification
Certified as Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions
Certified as CPR/AER
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assosstamt With Expanded Functions
West Allis Dental Care
10.2015 - 06.2024
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Dr. Agustoson
01.2007 - 08.2014
Dental Assistant With Expanded Functions
Dr. Jose Aguirre
08.1998 - 07.2006
Associate of Science - Health
Ponce Paramedical College