Isadelis Martinez
Columbus,NE
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Hygienist, highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Expert in prophylaxis and patient education resulting in reduced dental decay and fewer cavities for patients. Team-oriented with success in building long-term relationships with patients to gain loyal return customers. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Dentist
Medical Center: Manuel Piti Fajardo
Cienfuegos, Cuba
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided comprehensive dental care services to a wide range of patients.
- Removed decay from teeth and filled cavities with appropriate materials.
- Adjusted occlusion of dentures to ensure proper fit and function for patient comfort.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments provided and medications prescribed.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of latest developments in dentistry.
- Worked closely with staff members including hygienists, assistants and receptionists.
- Collaborated with specialists like orthodontists or periodontists when complex cases were presented.
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings by thoroughly examining patients' mouths to identify problematic areas.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
- Diagnosed oral diseases and developed treatment plans for various conditions.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Used suction hoses and saliva ejectors to keep work area dry during procedures.
- Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
Education
DDS - Dentistry
University of Medical Sciences
Cienfuegos, Cuba07-2020
Skills
- Periodontal treatment
- Soft tissue management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Preventive Care
- Practice Management
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Comprehensive diagnosis
- Sealant Applications
- X-ray interpretation
- Dental impressions
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Professional Demeanor
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Goal Setting
- Dental health promotion
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Fluoride application
- Medical History Review
- Radiation Protection
- Instrument Sterilization
Certification
- RDH-Registered Dental Hygienist
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
General Dentist
Medical Center: Manuel Piti Fajardo
09.2020 - 02.2022
DDS - Dentistry
University of Medical Sciences