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Melissa Zamora Solis, DDS

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

  • Dynamic General Dentist with extensive experience at Drs. Alvarado, excelling in restorative dentistry, emergency care, and digital imaging. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Known for reliability, adaptability, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and adapting to changing needs to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and results-driven approach.
  • Committed to continuing education to stay current with advancements in dental technology and best practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Dentist

Drs. Alvarado
09.2019 - 12.2024
  • Participated actively within community events promoting oral health awareness and offering dental screenings, highlighting the importance of preventive care measures.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices, leading to improved overall oral health.
  • Maintained detailed patient records to ensure accurate documentation of treatment plans and progress.
  • Improved patient oral health by performing comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown placements.
  • Provided emergency dental care services minimizing pain and discomfort during off-hours appointments.
  • Collaborated with specialists such as orthodontists or periodontists when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Continuously updated knowledge in the field of dentistry through participation in professional development courses and conferences.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.

Clinical Support Specialist

Byte
02.2021 - 07.2024
  • Clinical support to the set-up technicians in order to provide the best treatment plan for the customer.
  • Troubleshooting and interaction with the Byte Leadership Team about specific customer inquiries.
  • Quality evaluations of treatment plans performed by the technicians.
  • Create and provide clinical training.
  • Work actively with other departments in projects.

General Dentist

COOPESANA R.L.
03.2020 - 07.2022

Clinically examine the oral structures and attachments of patients, prescribe the appropriate treatment, and instruct them in the practice of dental hygiene.

Clinical Support Specialist

Global Ortho Design
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Examine scans or dental impressions of the patients to determine the design of orthodontic products to be created.
  • Perform quality inspection of some aligner treatment plans before finalizing and submitting them for manufacturing.
  • Clinical support to network orthodontists about the treatment plans carried out by the company

Clinical Support I

Smile Direct Club
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Review feedback from dental and orthodontic professionals on plans, incorporating requests into a revised plan.
  • Examine scans or dental impressions of the patients to determine the design of orthodontic products to be created.
  • Perform quality inspection of some aligner treatment plans before finalizing and submitting them for manufacturing.
  • Responsible for providing upper management quality reports for the entire team, leads, captains, and trainers.

General Dentist

Caja Costarricense De Seguro Social
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Clinically examine the oral structures and attachments of patients, prescribe the appropriate treatment, and instruct them in the practice of dental hygiene.
  • Make treatments at the basic level of dental surgery, periodontics preventive, dental surgery, and primary orthodontics.
  • Schedule teamwork in order to schedule visits and organization of the consultation properly.
  • Provide necessary support to oral-dental health committees and control the existence of inputs.
  • Ensure the operation, maintenance, and conservation of the equipment and instruments in charge.
  • Train and supervise the work of auxiliary personnel in charge.

Setup Technician

Smile Direct Club
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Design computer-generated teeth-straightening plans using a CAD/CAM software application.
  • Submit teeth-straightening plans to dental and orthodontic professionals for review and approval.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Doctor Dental Surgery - Dentistry

University of Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
08-2018

High School Diploma -

Cedes Don Bosco
San Jose, Costa Rica
12-2009

Technical Degree in Computer Science -

Cedes Don Bosco
San Jose Costa Rica
12-2009

Skills

  • Restorative dentistry
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Dental anxiety management
  • Emergency dental care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical staff management
  • Continuing education
  • Instrument handling
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Digital radiography

Certification

Aligners: Introduction to their use in orthodontics ASODENT, Education & Academy

October 2022

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Clinical Support Specialist

Byte
02.2021 - 07.2024

Clinical Support Specialist

Global Ortho Design
07.2020 - 02.2021

General Dentist

COOPESANA R.L.
03.2020 - 07.2022

General Dentist

Drs. Alvarado
09.2019 - 12.2024

Clinical Support I

Smile Direct Club
09.2019 - 06.2020

General Dentist

Caja Costarricense De Seguro Social
09.2018 - 08.2019

Setup Technician

Smile Direct Club
01.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor’s Degree in Doctor Dental Surgery - Dentistry

University of Costa Rica

High School Diploma -

Cedes Don Bosco

Technical Degree in Computer Science -

Cedes Don Bosco
Melissa Zamora Solis, DDS