Maria Paula Escobar
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with more than 2 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care, maintaining sterile environments, and assisting with dental procedures. Proficient in disinfection and sterilization techniques, chair side assistance, and digital radiography. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and skilled assistance in treatment room preparation and postoperative education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jeff Molloy
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
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- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Stanley Asensio
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Dental Front Office Receptionist
Dr. Stanley Asensio
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
- Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments, and direct accordingly.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Dentist
Hospital El Salvador
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
Education
MBA - Health Administration
OBS Business School
Barcelona, Spain02.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Dentistry
Pontificial Javerian University
Bogota, Colombia06.2018
Skills
- Temporary Restorations
- Postoperative Education
- Digital Radiographs
- Sanitation Protocols
- Impression Taking
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Sealant Application
- Chair Side Assistance
Certification
- EFDA
- X-rays Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jeff Molloy
07.2023 - Current
Dental Front Office Receptionist
Dr. Stanley Asensio
02.2022 - 02.2023
Dental Assistant
Dr. Stanley Asensio
01.2022 - 07.2023
Dentist
Hospital El Salvador
07.2018 - 02.2020
MBA - Health Administration
OBS Business School
Bachelor of Science - General Dentistry
Pontificial Javerian University
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