Maria Ruth Estrada
Houston
Summary
Dedicated to promoting oral health across all age groups, emphasizing patient education on the vital role their teeth and supporting structures. Committed to building lasting relationships that foster trust and open communication, ensuring patients feel informed and empowered in their oral hygiene choices. Passionate about tailoring guidance and recommendations to meet individual needs, enhancing patient satisfaction and overall well-being.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Victory Smiles - Antoine
02.2024 - 05.2026
- Performed scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance, 4346 and prophylaxis.
- Discuss periodontal disease, goals of SRPS and Periodontal Maintenance.
- Took digital x-rays with Nomad and sterilized instruments.
- Applied same day care sealants, fluoride gel and varnish treatments.
- Preformed entra oral and extra oral exams.
- Applied arestin and fluoride treatments.
- Collaborated with dentist and dental assistants to run a smooth accelerated hygiene schedule.
Dental Hygienist
Kleypas Family Dentistry
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Took quality xrays, and CT scans for diagnostic purposes.
- Conducted thorough periodontal assessments, facilitating early detection of gum disease.
- Utilized Gimini diode laser to help aid in SRPS therapy.
- Assisted in emergency operative and dental hygiene patient care exams.
- Educated patients on benefits of fluoride, hydroxyapatite, Closys products.
- Performed scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance, 4346 and prophylaxis.
- Placed sealants, polished teeth with air polisher or prophy handpiece as indicated.
- Treated many geriatric and handicap patients for their recare oral hygiene needs.
Lead Dental Assistant
Houston Pediatric Dental Specialists
09.2012 - 08.2019
- Assisted in patient preparation and management for dental procedures, ensuring comfort and minimizing anxiety.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized workspace to uphold safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on proper oral hygiene practices and post-procedure care instructions.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow processes, enhancing overall clinic efficiency.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices to promote consistency in patient care.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
Education
Bachelors - Dental Hygiene
University of Texas- School of Dentistry
Houston05-2019
Associates of Arts -
Lonestar College
Tomball, TX05-2017
Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assisting
Texas School Of Buisness
Houston, TX04-2009
Skills
- Nitrous oxide monitoring
- 4 handed dentistry
- 6 handed dentistry
- Bilingual
- Detail oriented
- 10 years of RDA experience
- Bola Perio charting
- Pediatric and adult anxiety management
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Nutrition counseling
- Periodontal treatment
- Documenting patient history
- Electronic dental record (EDR)
- Topical anesthetics: cetacaine, Dyclonine HCL, Gingicaine, Oraqix, Tac, 2% Benzocaine
Affiliations
- American Dental Hygienist Association (08/2019 - Present)
- Greater Houston Dental Hygienist Association (08/2019-Present)
Certification
- Monitoring Nitrous Oxide (07/2009 - Present)
- Sealant (04/2011 - Present)
- Coronal Polishing (01/2013 - Present)
- Diode Laser Certification (05/2022 - Present)
- Registered Dental Hygienist (06/2021-02/28/2027) License #24352
LANGUAGES
Spanish Native or Bilingual Proficiency
English Native or Bilingual Proficiency
French Limited Working Proficiency
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Victory Smiles - Antoine
02.2024 - 05.2026
Dental Hygienist
Kleypas Family Dentistry
09.2022 - 02.2024
Lead Dental Assistant
Houston Pediatric Dental Specialists
09.2012 - 08.2019
Bachelors - Dental Hygiene
University of Texas- School of Dentistry
Associates of Arts -
Lonestar College
Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Assisting
Texas School Of Buisness