Mariel Fajardo
Orlando,FL
Summary
Foreign trained dentist, registered dental hygienist, certified expanded functions dental assistant with years of experience . Assisting with direct patient care, routine laboratory functions, and patient records. Having sound knowledge of clinical procedures and dental terminology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Sage Dental Of Downtown Orlando
Orlando, FL
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
- Completed Invisalign training and assisted in cases.
- Proficiently assisted with all departments of patient care, aid in training of current dental assistants, report all records to dentist pertaining to patient's medical history and current procedures, discuss in depth with patients about insurance, financial and oral education, assisted with all chair-side procedures, performed front office duties, proficiently placed orders of materials and kept inventory.
General Dentist
Clinica Hermanos Ruiz
Santiago, Dominican Republic
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Diagnosed nerve and dental tissue damage by conducting careful examinations to determine need for root canal procedures.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
Education
Registered Dental Hygienist
CDCA -Adex Testing- Dental Hygiene
Orlando, FL 2023
National Dental Boards Part 1 & 2
2022
Expanded Duties Certified Dental Assistant
AAA Dental Assisting School
Sandford , Fl 2015
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra
Santiago, Dominican Republic 06.2015
Skills
- Impression Taking
- Taking X-Rays
- Sealant Application
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Radiography Safety
- Autoclave Operation
- Prepare Instruments
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Inventory Replenishment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- RDH - Registered Dental Hygienist
- Certified Dental Assistant w/ expanded functions
- Radiology License
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Sage Dental Of Downtown Orlando
11.2015 - 10.2018
General Dentist
Clinica Hermanos Ruiz
07.2014 - 07.2015
Registered Dental Hygienist
CDCA -Adex Testing- Dental Hygiene
National Dental Boards Part 1 & 2
Expanded Duties Certified Dental Assistant
AAA Dental Assisting School
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre Y Maestra