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Meriam Sumalinog
Austin,texas
Summary
Experienced General Dentist specialising in comprehensive dental examinations and accurate diagnosis of oral health conditions. Manages routine and emergency procedures while ensuring high standards of patient care. Develops tailored treatment plans and implements effective pain management strategies to enhance patient comfort. Oversees infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Dentist
self employed
Cebu, Philippines
03.2021 - 07.2026
- Conducted comprehensive dental examinations to identify and diagnose oral health conditions.
- Supported routine dental procedures including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns while ensuring patient care standards.
- Assisted in managing emergency dental cases, providing timely pain relief and effective treatment solutions to minimise complications.
- Facilitated local anaesthetic administration to enhance patient comfort during procedures.
- Advised on and performed tooth extraction procedures and offered alternative treatment to patients where possible.
- Surgically extracted impacted wisdom teeth and removed abnormal oral growths.
- Contributed to the preparation of treatment plans tailored to meet individual patient needs.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in patient education regarding proper oral hygiene and disease prevention.
- Oversaw sterilisation and infection control protocols, adhering to regulatory standards and guidelines to ensure clinical safety.
- Prepared patients for procedures by administering medication for pain control.
- Maintained up-to-date skills through regular performance of advanced modern dentistry.
- Pursued Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to stay up-to-date on industry standards, tools and techniques.
- Coordinated with dental laboratories to ensure high-quality fabrication of dental prosthetics.
- Managed patient records meticulously, documenting treatments, plans, and progress notes in accordance with data protection regulations.
- Monitored and ordered dental supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels for uninterrupted service delivery.
- Adhered to appointment schedule to avoid delays and keep patients happy.
- Contributed to community dental health initiatives, offering free dental check-ups and educational workshops to underserved populations.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Dentistry
Southwestern university-Phinma
Cebu City, CEB01-2000
Skills
- Pain assessment
- Emergency care
- Patient education
- Treatment planning
- Patient assessment
- General restorative dentistry
Certification
Licence
- Licence Filipino Dentist
- Area of certification
- Removable and fixed orthodontics
- Removable and fixed Prosthodontics
- Aesthetic Dentistry
- MIS Dental implant training program
- Invisalign training program
- Practical periodontology for general practitioner
- Smile designs and removable veneers hands on workshop
- Enhancement course in oral surgery for hospital and general dentists
- Online basic course in occupational medicine conducted by Philippine college of occupational medicine Inc.
Interests
Timeline
General Dentist
self employed
03.2021 - 07.2026
Diploma of Higher Education - Dentistry
Southwestern university-Phinma