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Maribel Teixeira Rodrigues

Raynham,MA

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. Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort. Dental Assistant with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures, and office management. Skilled in assisting with routine and complex dental procedures while maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrated strengths include knowledge of dental hygiene best practices and ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently. Notable for enhancing overall oral health by providing diligent support to dentists during examinations and surgeries.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Stomatological Dental Clinic-Ernesto Barbosa
Praia, Cabo Verde, Santiago
11.2019 - 06.2025
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.

Bookseller

NHO EUGENIO BOOKSTORE
PRAIA, SANTIAGO
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Suggested additional items to customers based on their interests.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as counting cash drawers and checking all equipment for proper functioning.
  • Organized book displays to attractively showcase products.
  • Assisted customers in selecting books, magazines, and other merchandise based on their individual needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss new strategies for increasing sales.
  • Answered phones promptly and responded to customer inquiries with accurate information.

Curricular Intership

National Directorate Of Children Villages SOS CV
Praia-Cabo Verde, SANTIAGO
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
  • Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.

Education

DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -

HIGHER INSTITUTE OF LEGAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
FAZENDA- PRAIA
07-2018

High School Diploma -

Dr. TEIXEIRA DE Sousa
São Filipe- FOGO
06-2014

Skills

  • Digital radiography
  • Infection control
  • Customer relationship management
  • Supply chain management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Dental procedure preparation
  • Restorative dentistry support
  • Attention to detail
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Chair-side assistance
  • Patient education

Languages

Portuguese
Full Professional
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Criolo
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Stomatological Dental Clinic-Ernesto Barbosa
11.2019 - 06.2025

Bookseller

NHO EUGENIO BOOKSTORE
01.2019 - 11.2019

Curricular Intership

National Directorate Of Children Villages SOS CV
06.2018 - 09.2018

DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -

HIGHER INSTITUTE OF LEGAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

High School Diploma -

Dr. TEIXEIRA DE Sousa
Maribel Teixeira Rodrigues