Fernando Munoz
ClearChoice
Miami,Florida
2
Languages
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Implantology-trained dental professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry, Master’s Degree in Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation from the University of Barcelona, and U.S. clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist in a high-volume full-arch implant environment.
Experienced in supporting implant treatment workflows from patient consultation through surgical coordination and long-term maintenance. Skilled in implant patient education, clinical protocol implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and communication between surgeons, restorative clinicians, dental teams, and patients.
Combines international dental education, hands-on implant clinical experience, and operational knowledge of full-arch rehabilitation programs. Interested in contributing to implant dentistry through clinical education, provider support, quality improvement, clinical research, and implant technology advancement
Work History
Dental Hygienist | Clinical Implant Specialist
2 Years 5 Months- Provide specialized hygiene care for patients undergoing and completing full-arch implant rehabilitation, including All-on-4 treatment patients and complex implant cases.
- Perform implant maintenance therapy, periodontal maintenance, and preventive care programs designed for long-term implant success.
- Educate patients on implant hygiene protocols, home care techniques, maintenance schedules, and prevention of peri-implant complications.
- Support surgical workflows by coordinating procedures between patients, oral surgeons, restorative providers, anesthesia teams and clinical staff.
- Manage pre-surgical requirements including medical clearances, laboratory documentation, diagnostic records and patient preparation.
Surgical Dental Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted in patient preparation and education for surgical procedures.
- Operated and maintained dental instruments and equipment to ensure readiness.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow during surgeries.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety throughout surgical processes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new assistants on standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced clinic efficiency and patient care quality.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, showcasing strong dexterity and knowledge of dental anatomy.
- Upheld strict compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff alike.
Implantologist | General Dentist
4 Years 6 Months- Performed comprehensive patient evaluations, CBCT interpretation and treatment planning for restorative and implant cases.
- Planned, place and restored dental implant cases while collaborating with surgical care.
- Managed implant maintenance and long-term follow up of implant patients.
- Restored single and multiple implants supported prosthetics.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary dental professionals to deliver evidence-base patient care.
Clinical Instructor
2 Years 7 Months- Supervised dental students during oral surgery clinical sessions.
- Instructed students in surgical techniques, patient preparation and infection control protocols.
- Provided guidance on treatment planning, surgical instrumentation and clinical decision-making.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive clinical feedback.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure students met educational and clinical competency requirements.
Education
Clinical Residency - Oral Surgery
- Advance clinical training in oral surgery techniques, oral rehabilitation concepts and clinical applications.
Master in Implantology And Oral Rehabilitation - Oral Surgery
- Advanced postgraduate training focusing on implant dentistry principles, oral rehabilitation, treatment planning, surgical concepts and restorative considerations.
Bachelor in Dentistry - Dentistry
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Restorative Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Oral Surgery principles
- Preventive Dentistry
- Comprehensive patient care
Skills
Assess peri-implant tissue health and identify early signs of peri-implant disease.
Perform implant maintenance therapy for full arch and implant supported prostheses.
Coordinate the clinical workflow for complex implant cases from consultation through long-term follow-up.
Serve as a primary liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary clinical team.
Certification
- RDH Licence
- BLS Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Hygienist | Clinical Implant Specialist
ClearChoice
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Surgical Dental Assistant
NUVIA
02.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Clinical Instructor
Universidad Catolica Santiago De Guayaquil
09.2019 - 04.2022Read More
Implantologist | General Dentist
Private Practice
01.2018 - 07.2022Read More
Ecuela Superior De Implantologia De Barcelona
Master in Implantology And Oral Rehabilitation from Oral Surgery
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Universidad Internacional De Catalunya
Clinical Residency from Oral Surgery
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Universidad Catolica Santiago De Guayaquil
Bachelor in Dentistry from Dentistry
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