Alfonso Alvarez
San Antonio
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Dentist
Self Employed
Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas Mexico
01.2000 - 10.2022
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
- Collaborated with Type professional to plan dental treatments.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Removed wisdom teeth and performed root canals.
- Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures.
- Provided preventive care and guidance to promote good dental hygiene.
- Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
- Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
- Filled cavities using composite and amalgam materials.
- Protected patients from infectious diseases by using proper masking, gloves and safety glasses.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
- Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
- Removed old fillings and replaced with more modern, tooth-colored alternatives.
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
- Adjusted dentures to deliver secure and comfortable fit.
- Assessed patients' oral health for concerns such as infection pockets and gingivitis.
Dental Coordinator
Municipio De Nuevo Laredo
Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas Mexico
10.2013 - 10.2021
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
Education
Medico Cirujano Dentista - Dentistry
Universidad Valle Del Bravo
Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas 07.1998
Skills
- Occlusal Adjustment
- Prosthodontics
- Comprehensive Diagnosis
- Practice Management
- Infection Control
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Case Presentation
- Restorative Dentistry
- X-Ray Review
- General Restorative Dentistry
- Extracting Teeth
- Sealant Applications
- Treatment Planning
- Safety Procedures
- Crown Placement
- Tooth Repair
- Dental Impressions
- Infection Control Maintenance
- Filling Caries
- Infection Prevention
- Extractions
- Coaching and Training
- Local Anesthesia Administration
- Safety Practices
- Patient Interviewing
- Clinical Staff Management
- Patient Care
- Dental Records
- Plaque Control Programs
- Dental Supply Management
- Oral Examinations
- Treatment Documentation
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Tooth Extractions
- Critical Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Coordinator
Municipio De Nuevo Laredo
10.2013 - 10.2021
General Dentist
Self Employed
01.2000 - 10.2022
Medico Cirujano Dentista - Dentistry
Universidad Valle Del Bravo