Open To Work
Valerie Hernandez
Fort Lupton
Work Preference
Summary
Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Dental Assistant
Self-employeed
Denver
01.2021 - Current
- Provided chairside assistance to the dentist during all phases of dental treatments including restorative, endodontic, periodontal, oral surgery, prosthodontic procedures and other general dentistry services.
- Assisted the dentist with clinical procedures such as taking dental impressions, pouring and trimming models, fabricating temporary crowns, and taking x-rays.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Conducted preliminary examinations, facilitating timely patient flow to dentist.
- Operated CEREC Prime machine, streamlining dental restoration process.
- Utilized TRIOS scanner for precise digital impressions, enhancing accuracy.
- Trained team members on effective use of scanning technology.
- Prepared materials for fillings and dental procedures, ensuring readiness for efficient treatment.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment following OSHA regulations.
- Prepared operatory rooms for each patient visit according to established protocols.
EDDA- Extended Duty Dental Assistant
Hendry Family Dentistry
Centennial
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted chairside during dental procedures, contributing to efficient and effective patient care.
- Administered fillings using both amalgam and composite materials.
- Managed impressions and placed crowns and retraction cords to support accurate dental restorations.
- Handled radiographs and mounted images for accurate diagnostics.
- Performed cleanings and adjusted dentures to maintain patient oral health.
- Facilitated patient check-ins and organized filing systems to streamline patient flow.
- Processed supply orders to maintain necessary inventory levels.
- Supported front office operations to enhance patient experience.
EDDA- Extended Duty Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
Wheat Ridge
07.2014 - 12.2020
- Facilitated fillings using amalgam and composite materials for restorative procedures.
- Assisted with chairside procedures, including placing retraction cords and crown impressions.
- Performed cleanings and mounted radiographs for accurate diagnostic evaluation.
- Adjusted dentures to ensure proper fit and comfort for patients.
- Managed patient check-ins to streamline front office operations.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling to improve workflow and reduce patient wait times.
- Managed filing systems to ensure easy access to patient records.
- Assisted with front office tasks to boost overall clinic efficiency.
Customer Service Representative
Allied Waste Industries Incorporated
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Communicated with customers via email, fax, and telephone to address inquiries and resolve issues
- Responded effectively to customer service inquiries, requests or complaints
- Managed customer accounts to enhance satisfaction and retention
- Processed customer payments through various methods to ensure accurate and timely transactions
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
Customer Service Representative
Dupree & Company
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Communicated with customers via telephone and email to address inquiries and resolve issues
- Managed customer accounts to ensure satisfaction and retention
- Executed data entry to keep customer information accurate and up-to-date
- Trained new employees
Education
Dental Assistant Program -
Concorde Career College
Aurora, Colorado05-2014
Skills
- Infection Control
- Infection control proficiency
- Coronal Polishing
- Periodontal Charting
- Dental Dam
- Digital Radiographs
- Digital impressions
- Radiograph handling
- CEREC machine operation
- Fluoride Treatments
- Alginate Impressions
- Composite Fillings
- Amalgam Polishing
- Custom Tray
- Tofflemire
- Charting
- Seating & Dismissing
- Sterilization
- Sterilization methods
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient assessment
- Patient intake
- Instrument preparation
- Instrument selection
- Laboratory procedure support
- Laboratory case management
- Restorative dentistry support
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental procedure preparation
- Four-handed techniques
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Endodontic support
- Pediatric dental care
- Patient Education
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Team training
- Cross-training capabilities
- Time management
- Appointment scheduling
- Front office operations
- Dental supply management
- Sanitation protocols
- Writing and speaking
- HIPAA compliance
- Problem solving
- Strong manual dexterity
- Treatment room breakdown
- Chairside assistance
- Preventive dentistry promotion
- Impression taking skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Cross-training capabilities
- Endodontic support
- Infection control proficiency
Certification
- OSHA
- HIPAA
- CPR
- X-RAY
Training
Comfort Dental, Denver, Colorado
Awards
Perfect Attendance
Timeline
EDDA- Extended Duty Dental Assistant
Hendry Family Dentistry
06.2022 - 01.2024
Travel Dental Assistant
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
EDDA- Extended Duty Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental
07.2014 - 12.2020
Customer Service Representative
Allied Waste Industries Incorporated
01.2007 - 12.2010
Customer Service Representative
Dupree & Company
01.2004 - 12.2007
Dental Assistant Program -
Concorde Career College