Maria Murillo
Sealy,TX
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with over 10 years of experience in fast-paced dental clinics. Experienced in patients orthodontic and dental procedure preparation. Dedicated to ensuring patient comfort and safety. Experienced in bilingual communication skills to enhance patient interactions, ensuring informed decisions and satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ortho Assistant, Bilingual Treatment Coordinator
Sealy Orthodontics
03.2017 - 08.2025
- Supported orthodontists in applying braces, adjusting wires, and removing appliances efficiently.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized workspace to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and proper care of orthodontic appliances.
- Front desk duties. Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using dental management software.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies and placed orders with different manufacturers.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
- Bilingual treatment coordinator. Presented financial arrangements clearly to patients, enabling informed decisions about payment options and timelines.
Dental Assistant
Sealy Dental Center
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted dentists with variety dental procedures, such as fillings, extractions, root canals, crown preparations, etc..
- Sterilized dental instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Managed appointment scheduling, reinforcing efficient patient flow.
- Supported dentists during examinations and treatments with tools and materials.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted in oral surgery
Education
High School Diploma -
Sealy High School
Sealy, TXSkills
- Front office task
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental x-rays
- Dental impressions
- Dental/ortho assistant duties
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- Edge and Denticon software
Certification
- COA - Certified Orthodontic Assistant
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR certified
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Ortho Assistant, Bilingual Treatment Coordinator
Sealy Orthodontics
03.2017 - 08.2025
Dental Assistant
Sealy Dental Center
03.2015 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Sealy High School