Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Additional Information
Timeline
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Maria F Parra Colmenter

San Jose,CA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Pannu Dental Group
Cupertino, CA
03.2023 - Current

Dalvir S. Pannu, DDS. General Dentist.

  • Prepared tray set-ups for procedures and patients by taking bitewing, periapical and panoramic X-rays, and dental records using iTero scan.
  • Assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry.
  • Fabricated and cemented temporary crowns and bridges.
  • Coronal polishing, and floss.
  • Took alginate, polyether, and digital dental impressions.
  • Sterilized rooms, equipment, and instruments.
  • Educated parents and kids on treatment procedures. Instructed operative home care and oral hygiene techniques.
  • Updated and maintained patient dental records.

Dental Assistant

VINO Smiles Dentistry
Campbell, CA
03.2023 - Current

Christopher Rodriguez, DDS. General Dentist.

  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic X-rays and CBCT scan.
  • Digital impressions and scan for patient records.
  • Took preliminary impressions to fabricate and cement temporary crowns and bridges.
  • Coronal scaling, polishing, and floss.
  • Invisalign ClinCheck treatments, visit controls, attachment placement.
  • Performed in-office whitening procedures.
  • Placed and removed retraction cord.
  • Maintained accurate patient treatment records.

Dental Assistant

Lincoln Square Dental
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 12.2021

Natalija Simovic, DDS. General Dentist.

Zorin Oleg, DDS. General Dentist.

  • Took bitewing, and periapical X-rays.
  • Assisted dentist by transferring instruments.
  • Fabricated and cemented temporary crowns and bridges.
  • Coronal scaling, polishing, and floss.
  • Invisalign ClinCheck treatments, visit controls, attachment placement.
  • Performed in-office whitening procedures.
  • Maintained, organized, and ordered dental supplies.
  • Prepared examination room through equipment and instrument sterilization while maintaining an overall clean work environment to prevent the spread of infection and disease.

Dentist

Bertha Farias Dental Office
Merida, Venezuela
02.2015 - 07.2015

General dentist.

  • Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment courses.
  • Diagnosed, treated dental issues, and explained dental issues to patients.
  • Performed restoration, endodontic, periodontic, prosthodontic, and oral surgery treatment.
  • Administer local anesthetics.
  • Prescribed antibiotics.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
  • Treated infections caused by chronic and acute issues and diseases within soft oral tissues.
  • Referring patients to specialists when needed.

Dentist

Lagunillas Hospital
Merida, Venezuela
04.2014 - 10.2014

Residency.

  • Explained procedures, answered questions, and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.
  • Examined patients' teeth, gums, and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene, proper maintenance of teeth, gum care, methods for disease prevention, and post-operative care.
  • Conducted oral cancer screenings by thoroughly examining patients' mouths.
  • Presented educational material to the community and staff.
  • Performed restoration, endodontic, periodontic, and oral surgery treatment.
  • Administer local anesthetics.
  • Prescribed antibiotics.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL
05.2021

General Dentist -

Universidad De Los Andes
Merida - Venezuela
02.2015

Dental Hygienist -

Universidad De Los Andes
Merida - Venezuela
09.2009

Skills

  • Language: Spanish (native), English (proficient)
  • Knowledgeable in Dental Software's: Easy Dental, Dentrix, Dexis, SOTA imaging, Open Dental and Romexis
  • Teamwork, collaboration, coordination skills, and self-motivator
  • Detail-Oriented, strong organization, goal-oriented and focused
  • Decision-making, prioritization, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Hard-working and ability to work under a high-pressure environment

Certification

  • CPR and AED.

Tri-Hospital EMS. Campbell, California - USA, 2023.

  • Certified Coronal Scaling for Dental Assistants.

Illinois Dental Institute. Chicago, Illinois - USA, 2021.

  • Certified Coronal Polishing for Dental Assistants.

Illinois Dental Institute. Chicago, Illinois - USA, 2021.

  • Midwinter Dental Meeting CDS - Continue education.

Chicago Dental Society. Chicago, Illinois - USA, 2020.

  • Standard – CPR/AED.

National CPR Foundation. Chicago, Illinois - USA, 2020.

  • Invisalign Fundamentals.

Align Technology, Inc. Chicago, Illinois - USA, 2019.

  • Legally Confident in Your Daily Practice.

AOS Education Meeting Center, Chicago, Illinois - USA, 2018.

  • English as a Second Language Program.

Taylor Bussines Institute. Chicago, Illinois - USA, 2018

  • Intensive English Program (Levels 2-5).

Solex College. Chicago, Illinois - USA, 2016.

  • Molecular Biology applied to Dentistry.

Universidad de Los Andes. Merida - Venezuela, 2015.

  • Dental journey update.

Universidad de Los Andes. Mérida-Venezuela, 2014.

  • “Oral Pathology” update course.

Universidad de Los Andes. Mérida - Venezuela, 2012.

  • III Scientific journey for dental students.

Universidad de Los Andes. Mérida - Venezuela, 2012.

  • II Journeys for Dental Hygienists.

Universidad de Los Andes. Mérida - Venezuela, 2008.

  • First aid course.

Universidad de Los Andes, Merida - Venezuela, 2007.

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Staff. IAHULA, Merida - Venezuela, 2006.

Additional Information

  • Ambient origins bacterial antibiotype's evaluation at Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology clinic of the 'Universidad de Los Andes. Merida - Venezuela, 2014.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Pannu Dental Group
03.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

VINO Smiles Dentistry
03.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Lincoln Square Dental
01.2017 - 12.2021

Dentist

Bertha Farias Dental Office
02.2015 - 07.2015

Dentist

Lagunillas Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Midwestern Career College

General Dentist -

Universidad De Los Andes

Dental Hygienist -

Universidad De Los Andes
Maria F Parra Colmenter