MARIA ALMA MARTINEZ
Nampa,ID
Summary
Hardworking and passionate dental provider with strong organizational skills. I am a detail-oriented team player, I can handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, with unwavering commitment to quality dental care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Prosthodontist
Defense Health Agency
09.2022 - Current
- Worked in unison with general dentists to integrate comprehensive advanced dental care.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, preventing future complications or additional treatments needed.
- Oversaw and mentored multiple junior dental providers.
- Provided countless chairside consultations and treatment recommendations to multiple general dentists.
- Placed veneers to conceal defects and improve smile.
- Explained tailored treatment plan to each patient, delivering information in terminology easy to comprehend to promote optimal understanding of options.
- Performed fittings to verify fit and comfort of prostheses and assess patient satisfaction with look and feel of devices.
- Implemented advanced digital imaging techniques for more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Restored patients' ability to speak, eat, and smile confidently with custom dental prostheses.
General Dentist
Kool Smiles
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Saturday dental provider- provided general dentistry care to 14+ year-old patients.
Fellow Associate in the College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Temporary summer position.
- Supported and supervised 3rd and 4th year dental students who oversaw emergency dental care.
- Supported the Oral Diagnosis Clinic by treating prosthodontic patients whose prostheses had recently been delivered by 3rd and 4th year dental students. Performed post-operative adjustment.
General Dentist
Terry Reilly Health Services
10.2011 - 05.2019
- Oversaw and worked independently with three dental staff. Evaluated their performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for professional growth opportunities, including morning and afternoon huddles.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare managers across the organization to share best practices and implement synergistic strategies for improved service delivery.
- Worked and collaborated with multiple medical and mental healthcare providers to create patients medical home- aka Patient-Centered Medical Home.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Reduced operational costs with thorough budget analysis and resource allocation adjustments.
Education
Advanced Certificate in Prosthodontics - Prosthodontics
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Iowa City, IA06.2022
Master of Science - Dental Implants
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Iowa City, IA05.2022
Dentistry DMD -
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA05.2011
Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Dentistry -
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2007
High School Diploma
Caldwell High School
Caldwell, ID05.2001
Skills
- CAD and CAM technology proficiency
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Prosthetic Designing
- Cosmetic Dentistry Techniques
- Safety Procedures
- Fixed Prosthodontics
- Esthetic Smile Design
- Laboratory Oversight
- Removable prosthodontics
- Advanced Dental Materials Knowledge
- Geriatric Prosthodontics
- Complete Denture Fabrication
- Implant-Supported Prostheses
- Treatment Planning
- Treatment management
- Interdisciplinary treatment coordination
- Patient Relations
- Oral issue diagnostics
- Partial Denture Fabrication
- Infection control protocols
- Oral Radiology Interpretation
- Patient education and counseling
- Crown and Bridge Construction
- Patient Management
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Project Planning
- Active Listening
- Public Speaking
- Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- MS Office
- Microsoft Word
- Networking
Affiliations
- American College of Prosthodontics
- American Dental Association
- Idaho Dental Association
- Association of Army Dentistry
Professional Involvement
- Moderator for American Prosthodontic Society Young Clinician Session- September 2021
- TeamACT Prosthodontics study club Led by Dr. Michael Gurney, DDS, MS Group of 12+ general and specialty providers January 2018-May 2019
- 2013-2014 - American Dental Association ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership; Integration of Oral Health Care- OBGYN patients
- ASDOH Adjunct Clinical Faculty- collaboration to teach and guide 3rd/4th year dental school residents beginning August 2018-May 2019
Awards Recognition
- Graduate Prosthodontic AADOCR 1st Place
- Univ. of Iowa COD Prosthodontics Department Administration Scholarship Fall 2019 and 2021
- Fellow of International College of Dentists 2019
- Recognition for Service Excellence- Terry Reilly Health Services- January 2019
- Recognition for Service Excellence- Terry Reilly Health Services- March 2018
- Featured member by ISDA Newsletter October 2018
- National Health Service Corps Featured Video September 2017
Presentations Community Involvement
- Infection control annual staff training December 2023
- Post and core presentation to DENTAC officers February 2022
- Denture and Partial Repairs presentation to DENTAC officers February 2022
- Community Council of Idaho (HSAC): provide information about oral health care tips for children, education for parents
- Health Window at Mexican Consulate – Boise (x2)
- Farmway Village La Adelita: multiple presentations on oral health care for tenants and their children
- CWI – EFDA certificate 04/2018
- Bureau of Reclamation - Women’s Month Presentation- 03/15
- Lessons in a Lunch Box: March 2014
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund Mentor 2012-2013
- Future Hispanic Leaders of America 2012, 2014
Research
- Retrospective study on the survival outcome of adjacent natural teeth to single posterior Straumann implants, September 2019 - March 2022
- Antibiotic development to treat Lyme disease (Boise State University), 2005-2007
Military Email
maria.a.martinez97.mil@army.mil
References
- Adrienne Williams, DDS, MAJ (USA), 601-259-2288, adriennerwilliams6.mil@health.mil
- Phuong Tran, DDS, CPT (USA), 405-887-3267, phuongntran405@gmail.com
- Brittany Bartenstein, DMD, MS, MAJ (USA), 541-359-9196, brittanybartenstein@gmail.com
- Ernest Meshack-Hart, DDS, 503-757-4901, emeshack-hart@trhs.org
Volunteer Experience
- SHIP Collaborative- Medical Dental integration health care 2017- 2018
- Corporate Culture Committee- TRHS (2018-2019)
- Mentor to 3rd dental student August 2020 to present
- IMOM- Iowa Mission of Mercy, 2019
- Board Member of CWI TA Committee for Dental Assistants
- CWI – Guest Interviewer- career workshop 04/2019
- Active dentist volunteer for TRHS Outreach events 2011-2019
- Catechist – St. Paul’s Catholic Church 09/2018- 2019
- Genesis Community Health fund raiser event- 05/19/18
- Compassion Caldwell: September 2015, 2016, 2018- one day free dental services
Reading
Avid reader, any spare time I have, I loved to find an excellent story to read from great writers.
Additional Information
Hobbies: reading, gardening, Zumba dancing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Dentist
Kool Smiles
09.2023 - 02.2024
Prosthodontist
Defense Health Agency
09.2022 - Current
Fellow Associate in the College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry
07.2022 - 08.2022
General Dentist
Terry Reilly Health Services
10.2011 - 05.2019
Advanced Certificate in Prosthodontics - Prosthodontics
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Master of Science - Dental Implants
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Dentistry DMD -
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Dentistry -
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Boise State University
High School Diploma
Caldwell High School