Maria Agustina HUAIS
Mt. Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
- Bachelor Degree in Dentistry (honours). Córdoba National University. Córdoba, Argentina. 2008-2013
- Languages: English (advanced), Spanish (native).
- 9 years of experience working as a Orthodontic/ Dental Assistant in Auckland, NZ.
- 1 1/2 years experience working as a Dentist in Cordoba, Argentina.
- Friendly, dependable, organised, positive and solutions focused.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Alpers Dental Group
Auckland, NZ
09.2022 - Current
- Work with an Orthodontic Dentist in all aspects of orthodontic treatment
- Patient preparation: Greet patients, prepare them for treatment, and create a comfortable environment
- Patient Exams: Conducted comprehensive patient exams, including X-rays and impressions
- Procedures: Perform procedures such as cementing brackets, installing wires, and tightening brackets
- Record-keeping: Maintain and update patient records, including treatment plans, and progress
- Infection control: Promote infection control practices, such as cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Communication: Explain procedures to patients and educate them in oral care
- Skills: Exceptional communicator, experience having difficult conversations, capable of meeting both customer and business requirements
- Organisational skills and attention to detail
Dental Assistant and Receptionist
David. George (Temporary Dental Agency)
Auckland, NZ
02.2017 - 09.2022
- Employment for various dental clinics across Auckland, mainly as a contract dental assistant but occasionally as a receptionist
- Key skill developed: Ability to enter a new workplace and quickly adapt to the practice and staff
- Broad understanding of efficient dental systems and processes
Dental Assistant
Royal Oak Dental Centre
Auckland, NZ
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Full time work as a dental assistant for four dentists
- Key skill developed: I was responsible for greeting customers and making them feel comfortable in the clinic
- I took ownership for quality control within the clinic, holding a very high standard of the sterilization room
Sales Assistant
Bamboo Pillow
Auckland, NZ
09.2015 - 01.2016
- This role involved working full time in multiple store locations across Auckland, selling bedding
- Key skills developed: Developed my ability to interact with customers
- Improved techniques to show customers product benefits
Dentist
Integral Dental Centre
Córdoba, Argentina
01.2014 - 04.2015
- In this practice I worked full time as a Dentist
- Key skills developed: Work within a multi disciplinary team of 5 dentists
- Refined working technique, following years of study
- Established rapport with patients, and ability to discuss diagnosis and treatment options
Education
Intensive English Language Course - Advanced Level
WorldWide School of English
Auckland, New Zealand07.2015
Bachelor Degree - Dentistry (honours)
Córdoba National University
Córdoba, Argentina01.2013
Skills
- Ethical awareness
- Team player
- Conflict resolution
- Safety procedures
- Intercultural communication
- Fast learner
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
Hobbies and Interests
- Health and wellbeing, yoga and Meditation
- Photography, art and fashion
- Reading and languages
- Travelling
Personal Information
Nationality: Argentinian (with NZ Citizenship)
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Alpers Dental Group
09.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant and Receptionist
David. George (Temporary Dental Agency)
02.2017 - 09.2022
Dental Assistant
Royal Oak Dental Centre
02.2016 - 02.2017
Sales Assistant
Bamboo Pillow
09.2015 - 01.2016
Dentist
Integral Dental Centre
01.2014 - 04.2015
Intensive English Language Course - Advanced Level
WorldWide School of English
Bachelor Degree - Dentistry (honours)
Córdoba National University
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