RICARDO HERNANDEZ JR
Santa Paula
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Irina Rodriguez D.D.S.
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the creation and management of temporary crowns by preparing materials, taking accurate impressions, and ensuring proper fit
- Worked with the Itero digital impression system to capture precise 3D images for crowns and other restorative procedures
- Assisted in various endodontic procedures by preparing instruments, mixing materials, and providing support during root canal treatments
- Worked in orthodontics, assisting with fitting and adjusting braces, and preparing necessary tools for procedures
- Maintained organization and cleanliness in the dental lab, ensuring all instruments and materials were properly sterilized
- Operated Glide well milling machines to fabricate crowns, bridges, and other dental restorations, ensuring accurate and high-quality results
- Provided chair side assistance during restorative and preventative dental procedures
- Sterilized and disinfected all equipment, instruments, and treatment rooms in compliance with infection control standards
- Managed patient flow and assisted in patient education on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and treatment plans
Student Assistant
Oxnard College
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Greeted students and provided them with assistance. Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Provided excellent service and attention to student's when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Dental Assistant
Lifetime Dental
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
- Recorded accurate, thorough treatment information in patient records
- Exposed, developed and mounted intra oral and extra oral dental x-rays
Dental Assistant
Smiles West
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted dentist in management of medical and dental emergencies
- Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures
- Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system
- Instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs
- Followed stringent security protocols to maintain patient confidentiality information
Assistant Manager
A&G Auto Painters
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Liaised between managers and employees, communicating concerns and expectations to appropriate parties
- Maintained hands-on knowledge of job roles and regularly stepped in to perform business duties
- Communicated with clients to address questions, concerns and needs and provide quality customer service
- Tracked store inventory and inspected parts coming into the shop
- Loaded vehicles with parts and distributed them accordingly
Sterilization Technician
Juan Carlos DDS Dental Office
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization
- Set up rooms for procedures and exams
- Greeted and worked closely with patients providing high quality care
- Scheduled patients for exams and accommodated patient flow in office
- Sanitized and cleaned equipment and surfaces with solvents
Education
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA05.2024
Skills
- Patient Care Standards
- Patient Data Gathering
- Attention To Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Personal Communication
- Procedure Support
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Team collaboration
Certification
- X-ray License
- Coronal Polishing
- CPR
- Infection Control
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Irina Rodriguez D.D.S.
02.2025 - Current
Student Assistant
Oxnard College
07.2023 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Lifetime Dental
12.2020 - 02.2022
Dental Assistant
Smiles West
08.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Manager
A&G Auto Painters
04.2016 - 07.2018
Sterilization Technician
Juan Carlos DDS Dental Office
03.2008 - 03.2010
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Oxnard College
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