Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Yovana Lopez

Delano,CA

Summary

Dynamic Dental Assistant with experience at SmileLand Dental, skilled in dental radiography and equipment sterilization. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective appointment scheduling and oral health education. Supporting dentists in complex procedures, ensuring high-quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Talented Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Saekyu OH SmileLand Dental
12.2015 - 02.2018
  • Prophy Cleaning
  • Full Mouth X-Ray
  • Impression Pour Up's
  • Front Office
  • IOP Pictures
  • Dismissing Patients
  • Some Experience running the back
  • 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.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • 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.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.


Dental Assistant and Receptionist

Comfort Dental Kids
08.2009 - 12.2015
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Tracked important information in spreadsheets and ran reports or generated graphs using data.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
  • Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.

Shift Manager

(KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken
06.2002 - 05.2009
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
  • Sterilized pots and pans.
  • Cleaning of the Restaurant from the inside and outside.

Education

High School Diploma -

Delano High School
Delano, CA
06-2005

Skills

  • Dental impressions Pour Up's
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency / Full mouth X-Ray
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Appointment scheduling / Front Office
  • Teeth cleaning assistance
  • Oral health education
  • Disinfection and sterilization
  • Prophy Cleaning assistance
  • IOP Pictures

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Saekyu OH SmileLand Dental
12.2015 - 02.2018

Dental Assistant and Receptionist

Comfort Dental Kids
08.2009 - 12.2015

Shift Manager

(KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken
06.2002 - 05.2009

High School Diploma -

Delano High School
Yovana Lopez