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Maria Teresa Rodriguez Pena

Tampa,Fl

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Tampa Family Health Centers
09.2016 - Current
  • More than 20 years of experience in Dentistry field as a Dentist, Periodontist and Dental Hygienist.
  • Administer Local Anesthesia properly certified by Florida State.
  • Adhere to attendance policies, work ethics, and daily procedures as instructed by dental director.
  • Review, update, and document patient health history.
  • Expose and develop diagnostic digital dental x-rays.
  • Provided patient education on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care strategies.
  • Conducted oral cancer screenings during routine dental exams, resulting in early detection of potential issues.
  • Collaborated with dentists to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Apply cavity prevention agents as fluorides and sealants.
  • Performed comprehensive dental cleanings, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction during procedures.
  • Excellent knowledge and skills performing scaling and root planning and periodontal maintenance therapies. Administer Arestin into pockets as adjunct to scaling and root planning procedures.
  • Monitored patient comfort levels during procedures, adapting approaches as necessary.
  • Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist/Part Time

Prosthodontics and Implant Therapy Tampa
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal and professional responsibility as a Dental Hygienist working alongside a Prosthodontist.

Dental Assistant

Tampa Family Health Centers
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety. Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Periodontist Specialist

Dental Clinic
01.1999 - 01.2007
  • Diagnosed and treated periodontal diseases using advanced surgical techniques and technologies.
  • Managed medical and dental history by evaluating patient's general health.
  • Created treatment plans and explained procedures to patients.
  • Evaluated patients and interpreted x-rays to identify issues and diagnose conditions.
  • Performed open flap debridement, hard and soft tissue crown lengthening, gingivectomies and other surgical periodontal procedures.
  • Reduced gum inflammation for patients through meticulous scaling and root planing.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, contributing to long-term maintenance of periodontal health.

Dentist

Dental Clinic
01.1991 - 01.1999
  • Provided comprehensive dental examinations and diagnoses to ensure optimal patient care .Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Executed treatment plans including restorative, preventive, and cosmetic procedures efficiently. Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums. Performing emergency extractions.
  • Collaborated with a team of dental professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Education

First Level Periodontology Specialist -

University of Medical Science of La Habana
La Habana, Cuba
12-1999

Doctor in Dentistry -

University of Medical Science of La Habana
La Habana, Cuba
08-1991

Skills

  • Ultrasonic and manual instrumentation
  • Periodontal therapy
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Oral cancer screening

Certification

  • Local Anesthesia Course: St Petersburg College:2017
  • BLS and CPR: 2025

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist/Part Time

Prosthodontics and Implant Therapy Tampa
07.2022 - 08.2023

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Tampa Family Health Centers
09.2016 - Current

Dental Assistant

Tampa Family Health Centers
03.2015 - 08.2016

Periodontist Specialist

Dental Clinic
01.1999 - 01.2007

Dentist

Dental Clinic
01.1991 - 01.1999

First Level Periodontology Specialist -

University of Medical Science of La Habana

Doctor in Dentistry -

University of Medical Science of La Habana

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