Alicia Maldonado
Summary
Bilingual dental assistant dedicated to enhancing patient experiences through effective teamwork and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to continuous education and the implementation of best practices, ensuring anxiety-free environments for patients and efficient operations for staff.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Great Expressions Dental
Tamarac
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported dentists during procedures by handing instruments and suctioning fluids.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans to support effective patient care.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient clinic operations and patient flow.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies and placed orders, ensuring continuous availability for procedures.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, equipment usage, and patient care techniques.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Clinical supervisor
1500 Dental LLC
Fort Lauderdale
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervised clinical team and ensured compliance with dental regulations.
- Supervised clinical staff to comply with dental care protocols, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
- Coordinated patient care processes to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Developed training programs for new staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
Clinical lead
Dr Ronald Murstein Retired Dr Melissa Bowers
01.2016 - 12.2018
Clinical Manager
Downtown Dental Care/ Dr Sharon Gilbert Orthodontic
01.2014 - 12.2016
Dental Assistant
Dr Andres Carbunaru/Dr Sharon Gilbert
01.2011 - 12.2014
Retired Clinical Manager
Gary Stein
01.2009 - 12.2011
Clinical Manager
Ernie Soto
01.2002 - 12.2009
Clinical Manager
Javier Azar
01.1999 - 12.2002
Dental Assistant
Charles Nottingham
01.1996 - 12.1999
Dental Assistant
Southeast Florida Dental Group
Miami
01.1990 - 12.1996
- Elaine Stein (Office manager)
- Donna Muratore (supervisor)
Education
High School -
Cathedral High School
NYCDental Tech -
Kerpel School Of Dental Tech
NYCRadiology license -
Florida
FloridaCertification -
American Orthodontics Society
Atlanta, GeorgiaCertification -
Invisalign
NYCCertification -
MGE
Tampa, FloridaCertification -
Fastbraces
Plano, TexasCertification - Expanded functions
Board of Dentistry
Certification - Trained in office
Itero
NYCCertification - Trained
DSD Smile Perfect
Miami Beach, FlCertification - Bone Grafting Trained
PGAF
In office trainingSkills
- Four handed assisting
- General Dentistry
- Case presentation
- Temporary fabrication
- Retraction cord placement
- Digital radiograph
- Intraoral and extraoral pictures
- Panoramic imaging
- FMX
- CT Scan 3D imaging
- Cephalometric
- Diagnostic models
- Treatment charting
- Accurate clinical notes
- Infection control procedures
- Bleaching trays
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Straight wire
- Cerec crown processing
- Implant placement assistance
- Patient sedation support
- Itero trained
- Cosmetic dentistry assistance
- Assistant training in office
- Dental software: Dentrix
- Dexis
- Schick
- Eaglesoft
- Softdent
- Patterson
- Supply chain management
- Supply management
- Digital radiograph
- CPR/AED Basic Life Support
- Supply management
References
References and letters of recommendation upon request your discretion is appreciated.
Contacts
(954) 554-9023, Maldo7210@gmail.com
Temporary Position
DCA Towncare Dental Temporary position
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Great Expressions Dental
03.2021 - 10.2022
Clinical supervisor
1500 Dental LLC
01.2018 - 03.2020
Clinical lead
Dr Ronald Murstein Retired Dr Melissa Bowers
01.2016 - 12.2018
Clinical Manager
Downtown Dental Care/ Dr Sharon Gilbert Orthodontic
01.2014 - 12.2016
Dental Assistant
Dr Andres Carbunaru/Dr Sharon Gilbert
01.2011 - 12.2014
Retired Clinical Manager
Gary Stein
01.2009 - 12.2011
Clinical Manager
Ernie Soto
01.2002 - 12.2009
Clinical Manager
Javier Azar
01.1999 - 12.2002
Dental Assistant
Charles Nottingham
01.1996 - 12.1999
Dental Assistant
Southeast Florida Dental Group
01.1990 - 12.1996
High School -
Cathedral High School
Dental Tech -
Kerpel School Of Dental Tech
Radiology license -
Florida
Certification -
American Orthodontics Society
Certification -
Invisalign
Certification -
MGE
Certification -
Fastbraces
Certification - Expanded functions
Board of Dentistry
Certification - Trained in office
Itero
Certification - Trained
DSD Smile Perfect
Certification - Bone Grafting Trained
PGAF