VERÓNICA ZURITA
North Arlington,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated professional dentist with 33 years of clinical expertise in Ecuador.
Committed to patients' oral health, providing support to ensure the best decision is made in each case.
Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
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2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Office Owner, General Manager & Lead Dentist
Clínica World Dental Spa S.A.
Guayaquil, Ecuador
10.2007 - 03.2026
- Delivered clinical diagnoses and customized treatment options, achieving high patient retention and treatment acceptance rates.
- Key Achievement: Selected as an authorized external healthcare provider for the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS) from 2014 to 2016, managing and coordinating clinical treatments for over 7,000 affiliated patients during this period.
Private Clinical Practice
Private Practice
Guayaquil, Ecuador
07.1993 - 02.2026
- Provided comprehensive private dental care, focusing on:
- General oral care
- Composite restorations
- Prophylaxis / Cavitron
- Whitening treatments
- Extractions
- Oral rehabilitation
General Dentist
Hospital del Día Dr. Efrén Jurado López
, Ecuador
01.2013 - 06.2013
- General dentistry services in fast-paced public hospital, managing urgent care and emergency walk-ins effectively.
- Diagnosed oral diseases and developed treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Performed restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns, and bridges efficiently.
Dental Department Director & Dental Mission Coordinator
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Corporation
, Ecuador
2000 - 2005
- Spearheaded community-based public oral health initiatives and social outreach programs.
- Managed fieldwork logistics, mobile dental inventory, and coordinated volunteer dental missions to provide care to underserved populations.
Education
Theoretical and Practical Certificate in Implant Prosthodontics -
Dr. Juan Carlos Rueda
Guayaquil, Ecuador01-2010
Theoretical and Practical Certificate in Posts, Crowns, and Bridges -
INCAFOE-GUAYAS
Ecuador01-2003
Theoretical and Practical Certificate in Porcelain Veneers -
INCAFOE-GUAYAS
Guayaquil02-2002
General Dentist -
Universidad De Guayaquil
Ecuador07-1993
Skills
- Advanced Four-Handed Chairside Assistance
- Expertise handling of Cavitron
- Advanced restorative dentistry
- Composites
- Team leadership
- Teeth whitening
- Comprehensive diagnosis
- Conflict resolution
- Safe dental material handling
- Proactive anticipation
- Clinical diagnostics
- Multi-tasking capabilities
- Adopt new practice-management technologies
- Patient management
- Eager to receive clinical training
Core Interpersonal Skills
- Proactive anticipation of the dentist's needs during complex chairside procedures.
- Outstanding patient rapport, empathy.
- Eager to receive clinical training and adopt new practice-management technologies.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Professional Affiliations
- Secretary and Member, Association of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials, Guayas Chapter (AORIB-G), 01/01/05 - 12/31/07
- Member of National Center for Orthodontic Re-studies and Maxillary Orthopedics (CRON-OM Ecuador), 01/01/95 - 12/31/99
Timeline
General Dentist
Hospital del Día Dr. Efrén Jurado López
01.2013 - 06.2013
Dental Office Owner, General Manager & Lead Dentist
Clínica World Dental Spa S.A.
10.2007 - 03.2026
Private Clinical Practice
Private Practice
07.1993 - 02.2026
Dental Department Director & Dental Mission Coordinator
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Corporation
2000 - 2005
Theoretical and Practical Certificate in Implant Prosthodontics -
Dr. Juan Carlos Rueda
Theoretical and Practical Certificate in Posts, Crowns, and Bridges -
INCAFOE-GUAYAS
Theoretical and Practical Certificate in Porcelain Veneers -
INCAFOE-GUAYAS
General Dentist -
Universidad De Guayaquil