Connie Pineda
Henrico
Summary
Determined college student with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, bilingual, and building relationships with patients. Basic knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethics to excellent dental practice to expand skills and practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Wakeshi Benson
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient to support continuity of care throughout their treatment plan.
- Collaborated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth workflow within the practice.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
Orthodontist Shadower
VCU Orthodontics - Richmond Va
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Successfully managed a diverse caseload of patients with varying degrees of complexity in their orthodontic needs, delivering comprehensive care tailored to each individual case.
- Observed a variety of procedures done
- Ask relevant questions to cases
- Familiarized myself in an orthodontist office
- Observed and learned about different tools utilized
Dental Shadower
Juan Carillo
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Studied dental terminology
- Shadowed a general dentist for 15 hours a week for better learning and ideal outcome
- Applied safety and clinical safety procedures to protect patients and staff
- Developed strong communication skills by actively listening and responding empathetically to patients'' concerns and questions.
Dental Scholar
VCU School of Dentistry
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Practiced manual dexterity through workshops in tooth soap carving and suturing
- Applied course concepts by engaging in small peer groups discussions and discuss course material
- Practiced time management by completing homework, labs, and course preparation outside of regular schooling.
- Strengthen social skills by networking and building connections for both personal and professional growth
- Awarded a VCU Dental Scholars Certificate
Dental Shadowing (virtual)
Dentalshadowers
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
- Explored a variety of dental specialty by listening and engaging in informative webinars
- Widened my scope of knowledge in various dental methods, processes and procedures for different cases
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2025
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05-2022
Skills
- Chart updating
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic archwires changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Instrument sterilization
- Fluent bilingual communication
- Public Speaking
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel
- Communication and Organizational Skills
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Wakeshi Benson
05.2023 - Current
Orthodontist Shadower
VCU Orthodontics - Richmond Va
03.2023 - 03.2023
Dental Shadower
Juan Carillo
05.2022 - 06.2022
Dental Scholar
VCU School of Dentistry
01.2022 - 04.2022
Dental Shadowing (virtual)
Dentalshadowers
06.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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