Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Affiliations
Professional Involvement
Awards Recognition
Presentations Community Involvement
Research
Military Email
References
Volunteer Experience
Reading
Additional Information
Languages
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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, IA
06.2022

Master of Science - Dental Implants

University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Iowa City, IA
05.2022

Dentistry DMD -

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2011

Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Dentistry -

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05.2007

High School Diploma

Caldwell High School
Caldwell, ID
05.2001

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
MARIA ALMA MARTINEZ