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Maria Estrella Lopez Tudela

Miami,FL

Summary

Dental hygienist with a doctorate in dental medicine, specializing in preventive care, patient education, and infection control. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with extensive experience in both clinical and administrative settings. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and education strategies.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Palm Medical Centers
Miami, Florida
06.2026 - Current
  • Provided patient education on oral hygiene practices and dental care techniques.
  • Assisted in dental cleanings and treatment procedures under dentist supervision.
  • Conducted detailed assessments of patients' oral health and medical history.
  • Utilized dental instruments for scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments.
  • Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
  • Collaborated with dental team to ensure seamless patient care experience.
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.

Dental Assistant

World Dental care
Miami, Florida
09.2023 - 06.2026
  • Assisted dentists during procedures ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.

Dental Assistant

Mega Dental
Richmond, TX
02.2023 - 08.2023

Education

M.D. - Doctor in Dental Medicine

Instituto Superior De Ciencies Medicas(Stgo, Cuba)
Cuba
07-2003

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • Electronic health records
  • Treatment planning
  • Prophylaxis
  • SRP
  • Radiography
  • Digital Impressions
  • Sealants
  • Dentrix
  • Open dental
  • Easy Dental
  • Eagle Soft
  • Asprodental
  • Bilingual: Spanish and English

Certification

  • CRDH
  • ADHA - American Dental Hygienist Association
  • CPR - BLS American Health Association

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Palm Medical Centers
06.2026 - Current

Dental Assistant

World Dental care
09.2023 - 06.2026

Dental Assistant

Mega Dental
02.2023 - 08.2023

M.D. - Doctor in Dental Medicine

Instituto Superior De Ciencies Medicas(Stgo, Cuba)
Maria Estrella Lopez Tudela