Maria Nunez
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Committed Dentist and the dental assistant with 8 years of experience and comprehensive knowledge of dentistry procedures, techniques and tools. Accomplished at restorative, surgery and pediatrics management. Patient-focused and caring when encouraging root canals instead of dental extractions to maximize longevity of teeth. Recognized for motivating patients by creating awareness and providing dental education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Otero Dental Centers
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic, occlusal X-rays, CBCT and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Dental Assistant
Dental Design Smile
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic, occlusal X-rays, CBCT and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- I assisted in major procedures like: sinus lifts, implants, biopsies.
Education
DDS - Dentistry
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
11.2021
DDS
NYU LANGONE AEGD PROGRAM
LOUISIANA08-2025
Skills
- Emergency dental care
- Filling caries
- Patient management
- Root canal treatment
- X-ray review
- Dental impressions
- Crown placement
- Endodontic therapy
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Tooth repair
- Patient care
- Endodontics
- Emergency care
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Patient examinations
- Extractions
- Surgical extractions
- Infection control maintenance
- Pain management
- Continuing education
- Oral surgery
- Preventive care
- Extracting teeth
- Local anesthesia administration
- Sealant applications
- Gum disease analysis
- Practice management
- Patient relationships
- Safety procedures
- Dental surgeries
- Teeth bleaching
- Teeth polishing
- Infection prevention
- Charting
- Injury repair
- Safety protocols and policies
- Dental radiograph development
- Local anesthesia
- X-ray processing
- Staff mentoring
- Care delivery
- CAD and CAM technology
- Dental records
- Clinical staff management
- Pediatric dentistry
- Patient engagement
- Coaching and training
- Patient interviewing
- Pulpotomy expertise
- Equipment maintenance
- Oral communication
- Safety practices
- Prosthetic removals
- Oral cancer evaluations
- Dental tissue assessment
- Oral pathology
- Laser debridement
- Regulatory compliance
- Pharmacology
- Radiographic exams
- Caries assessment
- Oral cancer screenings
- Local anesthetics
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- TOEFL
- INBDE
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Otero Dental Centers
01.2022 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant
Dental Design Smile
10.2021 - 12.2021
DDS - Dentistry
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
DDS
NYU LANGONE AEGD PROGRAM
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