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Mayra Chow Grijalva

Bridgeport

Summary

Dental professional with wealth of experience in patient care and clinic operations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong focus on teamwork and achieving clinical excellence. Proficient in dental assisting techniques, patient education, and inventory management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Dental Assistant

Fairfield Cosmetic General Dentistry
10.2023 - Current


  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • 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, pouring impressions, trimming models.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Assist with fillings, amalgam, composites, sealants, extractions, Invisalign, surgical extractions, Endodontic treatment, Implants.
  • Panoramic, 3D Scan knowledge.
  • Digital Impressions using iTero.
  • In office bleaching.
  • Invisalign attachments.
  • Fabricate temporary crowns.
  • Fabricate Nightguards, Sportguards, Bleaching trays.



University Professor

Docente En Universidad Jean Jacques Rousseau (UNIJJAR)
08.2015 - 08.2023
  • Mentored junior faculty members, providing guidance on teaching strategies and career advancement opportunities.
  • Collaborated with fellow faculty members to design interdisciplinary courses, fostering a comprehensive understanding of subjects.
  • Advised students on course selection and degree requirements, guiding them towards timely graduation and successful careers postgraduation.
  • Developed innovative teaching methods to adapt to diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student engagement and participation.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.

General Dentist Family Practice

Arte Y Ciencia Dental
01.2011 - 08.2023
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
  • Utilized advanced dental technology, such as digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in dentistry techniques.

Education

Master Degree - University Teaching focusing in Scientific Investigation

UNIJJAR
01.2023

Dental Surgeon - undefined

Universidad Americana UAM
01.2011

Diploma - Endodontics

Universidad Americana UAM
01.2011

Skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Digital X-ray expertise
  • Equipment sterilization
  • CPR -AED American Heart Association Certified
  • American Dental Association Active Member
  • Eaglesoft Software
  • XV Capture
  • Bilingual Spanish

Affiliations

  • Operation Smiles International

Training

  • Sponsor and Organizer of Dental Congress 2020.
  • International Online Course - Cosmetic Dentistry 2020.
  • Course - Update on Patient Care with FLAP, Sociedad Argentina De Ortodoncia SAO, 2019.
  • Course - Participant Certificate AOCMF Seminar –High Energy Trauma, Nicaragua 2017.
  • IX International Congress in Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial. ANCOM, Nicaragua 2017.
  • Dental Mission Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Operación Sonrisa Republica Dominicana 2015.
  • III International Congress on Dental Importer. Nicaragua 2014
  • II International Congress on Dental Importer. Nicaragua 2012.
  • VIII International Dentistry Congress. Nicaragua 2011.
  • Course - Dental Occlusion Nicaragua 2010.
  • VII International Odontology Course. Nicaragua 2010.
  • VI Dental Scientific Conference. Nicaragua 2009.
  • V Dental Scientific Conference. Nicaragua 2008.
  • Symposium - How to Start a Successful Dental Practice. Nicaragua 2008.
  • Symposium - Periodontal Disease and Sistemic Health. Nicaragua 2008.
  • National Symposium on Dentin Hypersensitivity . Nicaragua 2008.
  • XVI International Dental Symposium. Nicaragua 2007.

STUDIES

  • Course - Basic Vital Support BLS (Emergency care & safety institute course ECSI-AAOS 2023).
  • Accreditation Course - Clinical Tutor and Methodological Advisers in Biomedical Reserch (2016 UNIJJAR).
  • Course - Orthopedics Plates Functional Maxilla OFM and Nasoalveolar Molding NAM (2018 operation smile Nicaragua).
  • Course – Upgrade in Cosmetic Dentistry (2018 Oral care 3M)
  • Course - Orthopedics Plates Functional Maxilla OFM and Nasoalveolar Molding NAM (2019 operation Smile Nicaragua).
  • Intensive Course in Smile Design (2019 Dental Art & Science).
  • Tecnical Course - Nasoalveolar Molding (2019 Sociedad Argentina De Ortodoncia SAO).
  • Course - Basic Vital Support BLS (2020 AHA).
  • Course - Master Morphology with Resin on Posterior Sector (2020 Dental Art & Science).

Timeline

Lead Dental Assistant

Fairfield Cosmetic General Dentistry
10.2023 - Current

University Professor

Docente En Universidad Jean Jacques Rousseau (UNIJJAR)
08.2015 - 08.2023

General Dentist Family Practice

Arte Y Ciencia Dental
01.2011 - 08.2023

Dental Surgeon - undefined

Universidad Americana UAM

Diploma - Endodontics

Universidad Americana UAM

Master Degree - University Teaching focusing in Scientific Investigation

UNIJJAR

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