Luisa Maury
South Bend,IN
Summary
Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Rick Burns Orthodontics
Elkhart, Indiana
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation for orthodontic procedures and treatments.
- Ensured sterilization of dental instruments and equipment, maintaining safety compliance.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Supported orthodontist during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance clinic operations and elevate patient experience.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Attached wiring for braces and instructed patients on effective brushing and flossing techniques.
Dental Assistant
Afdent Denistry
South Bend, Indiana
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms with tools and materials, streamlining workflow for procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of the dental office environment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and provided post-treatment care instructions to promote recovery.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Education
Certificate -
South Bend Dental Assistant School
Mishawaka, IN06-2020
High School Diploma -
Marian High School
Mishawaka05-2019
Skills
- Orthodontic procedures
- Instrument preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- Tray preparation
- Extractions
- Chart management
- Patient education
- Orthodontic office organization
- Time management
- Precording coordination
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Radiology license pursuit
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Rick Burns Orthodontics
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Afdent Denistry
04.2022 - 01.2024
Certificate -
South Bend Dental Assistant School
High School Diploma -
Marian High School