Maria Gomez MARTINEZ
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with 24 years of experience in the Dental field, excelling in patient record management and chair-side assistance. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency through effective appointment scheduling and compliance with OSHA and HIPAA standards. Adept at preparing dental materials and fostering patient education, ensuring a positive experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Risas Dental And Braces
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Scheduled appointments, answered telephones, and updated patient records efficiently.
- Stocked rooms with supplies, cleaned trays, and changed linens between patients.
- Responded promptly to staff and dentist requests while maintaining professionalism.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, and cements for dental procedures.
- Assisted dentist during treatments by taking medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance, passing instruments and managing suction devices during procedures.
- Documented patient records accurately, noting procedures performed and relevant observations.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and postoperative instructions.
- Use of the scanner for crowns and retainers.
- I ordered supplies for the ortho department.
- ortho assistant.
Orthodontic Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Tempe, AZ
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Scheduled patient appointments based on doctors' availability for efficient workflow.
- Assisted orthodontist with clinical activities, including taking impressions and fitting bands.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments to comply with OSHA standards.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Supported administrative functions, including filing documents and updating medical records.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Took dental x-rays and impressions as directed by orthodontist to assist in diagnosis.
- Created and fitted dental appliances for patients, making adjustments as required.
Registered Dental Assistant
GENTLE DENTAL
Escondido, CA
08.2002 - 05.2018
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery.
- Ensured accurate completion of paperwork prior to patient departure from office visit.
- Documented treatment plans in patient records according to office standards.
- Reviewed medical histories with patients before initiating new treatment courses.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions regarding diet, medications, and activities.
- Prepared instrument trays for dental procedures and sterilized equipment per protocols.
- Collected payments from patients during service or upon treatment plan completion.
- Managed front desk operations by scheduling appointments and verifying insurance information.
- Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed.
- Assisted in dental procedures, such as scaling and root planning.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Orthodontic assistant.
- Periodontal assistant.
- endodontic assistant
- Back-office lead for 14 years
Education
High School Diploma -
SAN PASQUAL HIGH SCHOOL
Escondido, CA06-1999
Skills
- Patient record management
- Dental materials preparation
- Chair-side assistance
- Sterilization protocols
- X-ray imaging
- Appointment scheduling
- Supply management
- Instrument handling
- Insurance verification
- Dentrix proficiency
- Dental terminology
- Insurance billing
- Cross-training capabilities
- Periodontics and endodontics support
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Orthodontics
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- RDA LICENSE FROM CALIFORNIA SINCE 2005
- X-RAY CERTIFICATE FROM ARIZONA
- CORONAL POLISHING CERTIFICATE FROM CALIFORNIA
- CPR LICENSE
Affiliations
- A TEAM PLAYER
- TEACH MY COWORKER WHAT I HAVE LEARNED FROM MY YEARS IN THE DENTAL FIELD.
- OPEN TO LEARN MORE UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT DENTISTRY.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Risas Dental And Braces
08.2022 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
07.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
GENTLE DENTAL
08.2002 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
SAN PASQUAL HIGH SCHOOL