Experience

Misericordia Heart of Mercy

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Lead Dental Assistant

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Advocate Illinois Masonic Dental Center

• Dental Assistant

  • Apr 2009 - Jul 2021

  Assist dental residents and private practices at the hospital by performing a variety of procedures in specialties such as Endodontics, General Dentistry, IV Sedation, Oral Surgery, Pediatrics, Periodontics, and Special Needs. Responsible for the fabrication of temporary bridges and crowns, fluoride/sealant application, impressions, pouring and trimming models, radiographs, sterilization of instruments and operatories, and supply orders. Assisted resident dentists and attendings in all aspects of dentistry seeing an average of 9 patients a day. Showing patients to their exam rooms. Preparing patients for procedures and/or surgeries Assisting with procedures such as fillings, crowns, cleanings etc. Sterilizing dental tools and equipment. Post-procedure clean-up. Generally chairside assisting of dentists and hygienists. Show less



Universal smiles

• Chicago public schools

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

  Responsible for charting, fluoride/sealant application, and sterilization of instruments. Collaborated with state funded program that facilitated oral health for Chicago Public School students. Provided after care instructions and patient education in English and Spanish to our dental patients. Responsible for charting, fluoride/sealant application, and sterilization of instruments. Collaborated with state funded program that facilitated oral health for Chicago Public School students. Provided after care instructions and patient education in English and Spanish to our dental patients.