Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Mentorship and Leadership
Certifications and Continuing Education
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Maria Antonietta Rojas

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

A highly experienced and compassionate dental professional with a solid foundation in patient care and oral health seeking to mentor and elevate the skills of dental hygienists. Adept at providing guidance, improving patient care, and promoting effective treatment plans. Passionate about helping patients understand the importance of dental treatment and ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Quasha Family Dental
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide educational counseling to patients on oral care, including preventative measures and treatment options
  • Support the Dentist by explaining treatment plans to patients and encouraging them to begin their dental procedures
  • Lead patient education sessions focusing on long-term dental health

Dental Hygienist

Palm Beach Institute of Dentistry
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Educated patients on proper dental hygiene practices, tailored to individual patient needs and conditions
  • Managed Invisalign patient cases, assisting them in understanding their treatment and motivating adherence to their plans
  • Coordinated with dental teams to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes

Orthodontics Assistant

Santelli Orthodontics
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Assisted in teaching patients about their orthodontic treatments and motivating them to complete their prescribed procedures
  • Delivered hands-on training to junior staff on the use of iTero scanners and appliance fabrication
  • Helped patients to understand the treatment process and addressed concerns, fostering trust and compliance

General Dentist & Orthodontics Assistant

Private Practices
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview
  • Managed patient care from diagnosis to treatment, including orthodontics and general dentistry
  • Mentored new dental staff, providing guidance on treatment protocols, patient management, and proper use of dental equipment
  • Conducted patient consultations and effectively communicated the importance of starting and completing treatments

Education

Fellowship in Orthodontics And Orthopedics -

Instituto Profesional De Formación Academica
Venezuela
11-2014

Advanced Course in Orthodontics -

Instituto Profesional De Formación Academica
Venezuela
04-2013

Training Courses - Endodontics

Colegio De Odontólogos De Carabobo And Endocentro
Venezuela
11-2012

Advanced Course - Dental Mechanics

Academia Americana
07-2010

Diploma - Interceptive Orthodontics

Universidad Nacional Experimental Rómulo Gallegos
10.2009

Bachelor of Dentistry -

Universidad Nacional Experimental Rómulo Gallegos
12-2008

Skills

  • Patient Education & Counseling
  • Team Mentoring
  • Invisalign & Orthodontic Treatment Planning
  • Periodontal therapy
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Excellent Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Clinical Supervision & Quality Control
  • Treatment Plan Development

Accomplishments

  • Improved recall visits by scheduling next patient appointments during checkout process.
  • Educated patients about treatments to reduce anxiety and reluctance to treatment.
  • Documented with details discussions about treatments and other circumstances regarding patients to avoid confusion in the future.

Mentorship and Leadership

  • Patient Communication: Actively engage patients in their care plans, breaking down complex treatments into clear steps and fostering trust.
  • Peer Mentorship: Provide ongoing support and training to junior staff, improving clinical performance and patient interaction skills.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with dental professionals to coordinate patient care, ensuring the seamless integration of all procedures and fostering a supportive, educational environment.

Certifications and Continuing Education

  • Dental Safety Training: Avoiding Malpractice Claims, DDS Dynamic Dental Safety, 06/01/23
  • Dental Practice Management, Blatchford LTD., 01/01/22
  • HIV Infection Control/Exposure Control, Dentalcare.com, 02/01/22
  • Licensed Dental Hygienist, State of Florida, 07/16/21
  • Invisalign and Fastbraces One-Day Training, 01/01/19

Certification

  • Dental Degree - Venezuela
  • Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - American Dental Association.
  • Local Anesthesia Certification - Florida Board of Dentistry.
  • CPR Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.


Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Quasha Family Dental
08.2023 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Palm Beach Institute of Dentistry
10.2021 - 12.2023

Orthodontics Assistant

Santelli Orthodontics
10.2019 - 10.2021

General Dentist & Orthodontics Assistant

Private Practices
01.2008 - 01.2016

Fellowship in Orthodontics And Orthopedics -

Instituto Profesional De Formación Academica

Advanced Course in Orthodontics -

Instituto Profesional De Formación Academica

Training Courses - Endodontics

Colegio De Odontólogos De Carabobo And Endocentro

Advanced Course - Dental Mechanics

Academia Americana

Diploma - Interceptive Orthodontics

Universidad Nacional Experimental Rómulo Gallegos

Bachelor of Dentistry -

Universidad Nacional Experimental Rómulo Gallegos
Maria Antonietta Rojas