Maria Marquez
Miami,FL
Summary
Dental Assistant with 6 years of knowledge and experienced in dental procedures. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dental Center.
Miami, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Dental Assistant
Policlinico Tabancura
Chile
12.2018 - 02.2023
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Education
Odontologo -
Universidad De Carabobo
Venezuela12-2016
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Patient Services
- Inventory Management
- Chairside Assistance
- First Aid Training
- Knowledgeable in Open Dental
- Team Collaboration
- Instrument Preparation
- Patient Relations
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Stress Management Techniques
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Dental Impressions
- Taking X-Rays
Certification
- Dental Assistant Certified - September 2023
- Certified of Expanded Functions - September 2023
- Radiology Certified ( License No. DR 139313) - October 2023
- Heartsaver. First Aid CPR AED American Heart Association - October 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dental Center.
07.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Policlinico Tabancura
12.2018 - 02.2023
Odontologo -
Universidad De Carabobo
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