Teresita Lima
Saint Cloud
Summary
Dedicated dentist with extensive experience at Colombian Clinic, excelling in root canal procedures and patient education. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and enhance patient care through effective communication and infection control. Skilled in X-ray interpretation and dental surgeries, fostering a compassionate environment for optimal oral health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dentist
Colombia Clinic
01.2010 - 08.2022
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Defined and enforced dental office policies and procedures.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
- Protected patients from infectious diseases by using proper masking, gloves and safety glasses.
- Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
- Provided preventive care and guidance to promote good dental hygiene.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Examined X-rays to detect abnormalities or abnormalities in oral cavity.
- Treated patients by fitting mouth appliances, braces and retainers and checked on progress at each office visit.
- Studied diagnostic records such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of teeth and X-rays to develop patient treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Dental Hygiene
Universidad Central Del Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador12-1989
Skills
- X-ray review
- Root planing
- Filling caries
- Infection control maintenance
- Dental radiograph development
- Bleaching agent application
- Extracting teeth
- Dental surgeries
- Instrument handling
- Endodontics
- Molar root canal
- Dental radiographs mounting
- Local anesthetics
- Crown placement
- Dental impressions
- General restorative dentistry
- X-ray interpretation
- Placing crowns
- Safety practices
- Oral surgery
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Root canal procedures
- Extractions
- Safety protocols and policies
- Digital radiography
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Dentist
Colombia Clinic
01.2010 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Dental Hygiene
Universidad Central Del Ecuador