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In this multifaceted role at a busy private practice serving a diverse, high-volume community, I provide comprehensive chair-side assistance across various specialties. Responsibilities include:• Provide chair-side assistance to the Dr. during various procedures, including Prevention and Cleaning Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Dentures/Fillings, Emergency Procedures, Crowns/Bridges, Dental Implants/Bone Grafting, Root Canal/Tooth Extraction, and Sleep Apnea/Dental Appliances.• Capturing diagnostic X-rays, intra-oral, and extra-oral photographs, and charting dental conditions and treatment needs.• Maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to infection control protocols.• Providing post-operative instructions and aftercare advice to patients, scheduling follow-up appointments to monitor recovery.

Developing wellness initiatives aimed at enhancing career advancement, linguistic and cultural competency, and health equity for the Hispanic/Latino community.• Fostering partnership through Lifestyle Medical Support initiative.• Leading monthly discussion strategies.• Assisting in ad campaign post-event surveys to improve team outcomes and expectations.

Facilitate visitor navigation within the hospital, ensuring efficient and stress-free transit to desired units.• Overseeing the distribution of informational and promotional materials, optimizing visibility and reach.• Imparting evidence-based knowledge on COVID-19 safety measures to individuals in waiting areas, contributing to public health awareness and community safety.

Engage with the Down syndrome community by offering specialized assistance and educational resources.• Contribute professional photography services to encapsulate the essence of community events.• Collaborate on event planning and execution, ensuring successful and enriching experiences for participants.• Conduct educational sessions for children focused on dental hygiene, emphasizing the link between oral care and the prevention of advanced periodontal diseases.

During my extended tenure at the teaching hospital, I contributed to several initiatives and held various responsibilities:• Spearheaded a program targeting urban communities that facilitated 10+ daily consultations with comprehensive health evaluations and personalized treatment plans.• Skillfully treated patients across different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, addressing complex healthcare challenges.• Enhanced oral health in underserved populations through effective fluoride and sealant applications.• Led educational lectures on oral health and preventive strategies, promoting community-wide awareness.

As a pre-doctoral lab tutor, I guided junior dental students in clinical practices, focusing on patient communication and care techniques. My responsibilities included:• Leading educational lectures on oral health and preventive strategies, promoting community-wide awareness.• Spearheaded a dental junior program targeting urban communities that facilitated 10+ daily consultations with comprehensive health evaluations and personalized treatment plans.

This university hospital is the largest referral center in the city. It has 551 beds and is a Type IV public teaching hospital committed to multi-level healthcare services and academic research. As an intern at the university hospital, I was responsible for managing 15-20 daily consultations in an underserved urban environment, focusing on preventive dental treatments. My responsibilities included:• Delivered educational lectures on oral hygiene and brushing techniques.• Administered fluoride and sealants, integrating thorough patient assessments in interdisciplinary settings.• Provided ongoing dental care to Aragua Penitentiary Center inmates.• Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, contributing to comprehensive patient care.• Enhanced clinical skills through regular hospital rounds, mentorship, and weekly case reviews, cultivating strong relationships with the team and honing diagnostic and treatment planning abilities.

• Delivered lectures on oral hygiene and brushing techniques to students and faculty, elevating community awareness of dental care.• Administered preventive dental treatments, including fluoride applications and sealant procedures, contributing to the overall oral health of participants.• Assisted educators in classroom embellishments, fostering a conducive and visually engaging learning environment for students.

• Rendered compassionate service to the pediatric oncology community, focusing on improving the well-being of afflicted children.• Administered weekly meal provisions, ensuring adequate nutrition and dietary support for young patients.• Aided in personalizing patient rooms with decorations, enhancing comfort and homeliness.• Engaged in daily recreational and social activities with children, nurturing emotional bonds and mutual understanding.

Hospitality And Leadership Concentration, Business Administration And Management, General

Master, Business Administration

Specializing in U.S. business operations with a focus on dental business management, I developed an experience understanding of financial.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Doctor, Dental Surgery

Top-ranked Venezuela's top-ranked dental schools focused on providing pre-clinical and clinical dental training and research curricula.

Dentist, Dental Residency Programs

Bachelor, Science