Elizabete Furtado
Parkland,FL
Summary
Focused dental hygienist with several years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation, ensuring comfort throughout procedures.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Boca Raton Prosthodontics
Boca Raton, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean work environment by following safety protocols set forth by the American Dental Association.
- Answered questions from patients concerning their dental needs or concerns.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
- Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
- Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing and flossing techniques.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
- Reviewed patient charts before providing care in order to ensure accuracy of information.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
Dental Assistant
Select Dental Care
Coral Springs, FL
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Dental Assistant
Boca Raton Prosthodontics
Boca Raton, FL
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Dentist - Endodontics
Esencias Estetica
Maracaibo, Venezuela
12.2003 - 03.2021
- Prescribed medications and antibiotics to treat infections or pain relief associated with dental work.
- Adhered to professional standards of practice set forth by governing bodies.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor progress of treatments or surgeries performed.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices for providing quality dental services.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Conducted root canals, extractions, fillings, crowns and other restorative procedures.
- Performed patient examinations, charted dental history and developed treatment plans.
- Provided emergency care for toothaches or broken teeth.
- Kept up-to-date on advances in dentistry by attending seminars and conferences.
- Took x-rays to identify areas of decay or other abnormalities in the mouth.
- Developed long-term relationships with patients through excellent customer service skills.
- Ensured all safety protocols were met when performing any type of procedure.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain licensure requirements.
Education
Master in Endodontics -
Universidade De Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal04-2009
Bachelor - Dentistry
Universidad Del Zulia
Maracaibo, Venezuela12-2003
Skills
- Medical History Review
- Patient Communication
- Stain Removal
- Dental health promotion
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Preventive dentistry
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Root planing
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- State of Florida Department of Health - Registered Dental Hygienist
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Boca Raton Prosthodontics
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Select Dental Care
04.2024 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant
Boca Raton Prosthodontics
10.2022 - 05.2024
Dentist - Endodontics
Esencias Estetica
12.2003 - 03.2021
Master in Endodontics -
Universidade De Coimbra
Bachelor - Dentistry
Universidad Del Zulia
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