MARIA ISABEL ZAZUETA MONTOYA
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Crown Dental
Scottsdale, Arizona
05.2026 - Current
- Supported restorative procedures including all on x surgeries, mini implants, and extractions under general anesthesia or conscious sedation.
- Executed scanning procedures with Trios equipment, capturing accurate dental impressions to assist in treatment planning.
- Prepared treatment rooms and set up instruments to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and did proper infection control.
- Worked with Curve and Open dental systems, doing patients' notes and scheduled appointments.
- Changed traps, ran lines, and performed chamber cleaning to maintain optimal equipment performance.
Dental Assistant - Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry
Dental clinic
SINALOA
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted in restorative and cosmetic procedures; enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes with veneers, crowns, whitening, restorations, and implants.
- Sterilized instruments and implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Prepared treatment rooms and ensured proper instrument setup.
- Managed dental materials and inventory, ensuring availability and optimal use for efficient practice operations.
- Provided dental services in private practice
Dental Intern - Pediatric Dentistry
Hospital Pediátrico de Sinaloa
SINALOA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted pediatric dentist during chairside procedures and in operating room to enhance patient comfort and procedural efficiency.
- Performed basic dental procedures under supervision (cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, extractions).
- Supported dental surgeries by preparing instruments and materials, ensuring a sterile environment to promote patient safety.
- Delivered post-operative instructions and oral hygiene education to parents, enhancing patient care and compliance.
- Sterilized, packaged, and organized instruments.
- Managed dental inventory by tracking supplies and ordering materials to ensure availability.
- Worked at hospital providing dental assistance
Dental Assistant - Endodontics
Dental Clinic
SINALOA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted endodontist during root canal treatments and retreatments.
- Prepared and organized instruments and materials for endodontic procedures, enhancing efficiency and readiness.
- Maintained strict infection control and sterilization protocols.
- Supported patients before, during, and after procedures, fostering a positive experience and addressing concerns.
- Worked in a private dental practice, providing specialized endodontic care.
Education
Dental degree (DDS or equivalent) -
Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
Culiacán, Sinaloa 08.2019 - 07.2024
Skills
- Chairside assisting
- Surgical assisting
- Operation room experience
- Dental procedures
- Cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, extractions, dental impressions, x-rays
- Instrument sterilization and infection control
- Infection control protocols
- Dental specialty experience
- Dental records
- Dental record management
- Patient education
- Patient education and post-operative instructions
- Trios scanning
- Open Dental
- Sedation support
Skills
- Chairside assisting
- Surgical assisting
- Cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, extractions, dental impressions, x-rays.
- Infection control protocols
- Dental record management
- Patient education and post-operative instructions
- Trios scanning
- Experience with Open Dental and Curve systems
- Sedation support
- bilingual: spanish, english
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Provide basic life support and first aid to patients.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Crown Dental
05.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant - Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry
Dental clinic
01.2025 - 01.2026
Dental Intern - Pediatric Dentistry
Hospital Pediátrico de Sinaloa
01.2024 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant - Endodontics
Dental Clinic
01.2021 - 01.2024
Dental degree (DDS or equivalent) -
Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
08.2019 - 07.2024