BENJAMIN GUERRERO
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 22 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. Detail-oriented dentistry with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting. Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care. 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
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
ESTRABILLO DENTAL GROUP
10.1999 - 02.2022
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intra oral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, pouring, casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 12 procedures daily
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Education
No Degree - Dentistry
The The Dental Auxiliary Training Center
New York City , USA05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
University Of The EAST
Manila ,philippines04.1987
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Manage Schedules
- Restorative Materials
- Temporary Restorations
- Oral Surgery
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- New York City,USA Training - 6 months
HARP CERTIFIED
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE, TORONTO
CERTIFICATE OF RADIOLOGY, 2004
Timeline
Dental Assistant
ESTRABILLO DENTAL GROUP
10.1999 - 02.2022
No Degree - Dentistry
The The Dental Auxiliary Training Center
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
University Of The EAST
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