Ligia Rodriguez
Venice,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Caja Costarricense Del Seguro Social
02.2005 - 04.2015
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
- Extracted teeth.
- Performed root canals only anteriors.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Filled cavities using composite and amalgam materials.
- Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
- 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.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Defined and enforced dental office policies and procedures.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Removed wisdom teeth.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentristry
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica08.2004
Skills
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Teeth Whitening
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Practice Management
- Ethical Decision Making
- Infection Control
- Extracting Teeth
- Tooth Repair
- Teeth Polishing
- Electronic Records Management
- Safety Procedures
- Dental Impressions
- Sealant Applications
- Filling Caries
- Extractions
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolve issue.
- Achieved result by completing task with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified Ethics and Values Management, Caja Costarricense Seguro Social
- Basic Radiological Protection License, Caja Costarricense Seguro Social.
- Emergency and Disaster Response, Caja Costarricense Seguro Social
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Caja Costarricense Del Seguro Social
02.2005 - 04.2015
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentristry
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
- Certified Ethics and Values Management, Caja Costarricense Seguro Social
- Basic Radiological Protection License, Caja Costarricense Seguro Social.
- Emergency and Disaster Response, Caja Costarricense Seguro Social
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