Yudevelyn Matias
South Florida ENT Associates
Homestead,FL
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Compassionate Florida-licensed Registered Dental Hygienist with extensive dental experience and a strong foundation in preventive and periodontal care. U.S. Army veteran with prior experience as a dental assistant and Supply NCOIC in high-volume military dental settings. Clinically trained in prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide monitoring, digital radiography, Arestin placement, oral cancer screening, and patient education. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a patient-centered approach focused on comfort, education, and quality care.
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist
2 Years 11 Months- Scheduled patients and coordinated appointments
- Verified insurance coverage and benefits for over 60 patients a day
- Managed multi-line phone system and patient communication
- Maintained accurate patient records
Dental Assistant
6 Months- Assisted dentists and hygienists with four-handed dentistry
- Took digital radiographs
- Recorded medical histories and vital signs
- Educated patients on treatment and home care
Dental Assistant / Supply NCOIC
3 Years 7 Months- Assisted with restorative and surgical procedures, diagnostic radiographs, and patient vital signs.
- Managed clinic-wide dental supplies, materials, ordering, inventory, equipment maintenance, and work orders.
- Supported dental services for a military population of more than 13,000 Soldiers.
Dental Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Maintained sterilization and infection control protocols
- Prepared operatories and instruments for dental procedures
Dental Assistant
3 Years 6 Months- Assisted dentists during restorative procedures
- Prepared trays and materials for dental treatments
- Assisted in chairside procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficient workflow.
- Help processed and update dental readiness or over 80,000 soldiers.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Dental Assistant
Associate of Arts - Health Services Administration
Dental Specialist
Skills
Patient education
Dental records
Dentrix Practice Management Software
Infection control
Digital radiography
Nomad handheld X-ray system
Dental impressions
Fluoride treatments
Scaling and root planing (SRP)
Pit and fissure sealant placement
Local anesthesia administration
Nitrous oxide monitoring and administration
Oral cancer screening
Arestin application
Periodontal charting
Certification
- Florida Registered Dental Hygienist (CRDH)
- Local Anesthesia Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Radiology Certification
- OSHA & HIPAA Training
HONORS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Dean's List Award
- American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
South Florida ENT Associates
04.2017 - 03.2020Read More
Dental Assistant
Florida City Family Dental
05.2016 - 11.2016Read More
Dental Assistant / Supply NCOIC
U.S. Army, Nakoa Dental Clinic
12.2011 - 07.2015Read More
Dental Assistant
U.S. Army, Fort Carson
06.2010 - 11.2011Read More
Dental Assistant
U.S. Army, Fort Bragg
12.2006 - 06.2010Read More
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts from Health Services Administration
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Concorde Career College
Associate of Science from Dental Hygiene
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Concorde Career College
Dental Assistant
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U.S. Army Dental School
Dental Specialist
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