Maritza Espinoza Vela
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience at Mint Dentistry, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and instrument sterilization. Enhanced patient comfort through effective communication and streamlined treatment processes, contributing to improved efficiency and satisfaction. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment while collaborating effectively with dental teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
Overview
2017
2017
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mint Dentistry
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Ensured high-quality diagnostic images for dental assessments.
- Organized instruments, medications, and materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procelidures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures
Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental
2017 - 2018
- 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Education
Houston Highest
Houston Tx05.2006
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- X-ray processing
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Oral hygiene education
- Oral surgery assistance
- Oral surgery
- Pediatric dental care
- Exam room setups
- Chair-side support
- Chairside assistance
- Surgical setup
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Instrument tray preparation
- Instrument sterilization
- CPR/AED
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mint Dentistry
01.2015 - 12.2016
Dental Assistant
Jefferson Dental
2017 - 2018
Houston Highest
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