Maricarmen Pérez Vázquez
Toa Baja
Summary
Dental Assistant with extensive experience in sterilization techniques and patient education, demonstrated across roles at Velez Orthodontics and other clinics. Excelled in performing orthodontic treatments and dental radiography, enhancing patient safety and treatment outcomes. Known for exceptional teamwork and professionalism, contributing to over 100 successful orthodontic procedures daily. Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Velez Orthodontics
09.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Perform orthodontic treatments, X-Rays and dental impressions.
- Work with new technologies in dentistry, like scanning and taking pictures.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Milton Matos Roman
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 100 orthodontics procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Maintained a sterile work environment to uphold safety standards and prevent crosscontamination.
- Prepared dental equipment and materials for orthodontic procedures, ensuring optimal readiness for efficient appointments.
- Assisted orthodontists in performing complex treatments, ensuring precise execution of tasks and high-quality results.
Cashier/ Cash Handler
Old Navy
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Maintained a safe working environment, ensuring that all employees adhered to company policies and regulations at all times.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Pedro Cheverez
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Completed prophylaxis on patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Recinto De Ciencias Medicas UPR
San Juan, Puerto Rico07-2020
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and etiquette
- X-ray processing
- Sterilization techniques
- Treatment room setup
- Equipment sterilization
- Impression taking skills
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Velez Orthodontics
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Milton Matos Roman
04.2021 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Dr. Pedro Cheverez
08.2020 - 12.2020
Cashier/ Cash Handler
Old Navy
04.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Recinto De Ciencias Medicas UPR
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