Alejandra Salamanca
Clover,SC
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist with six years of experience in the dental field. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Wedgewood Square Dental
06.2023 - Current
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Laser trained for Periodontal and Soft Tissue treatment as an adjunct to scaling and root planing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
Surgical Dental Assistant
North Charlotte Center for Oral Surgery
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Update patient records
- Sterilize equipment
- Provide post-operative advice
- DSN software
- Interpreted from English to Spanish diagnoses, treatment plans, and procedures to patients.
Dental Assistant
Gentry Dental
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assist dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
- Recording treatment information in patient records.
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics.
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
- Interpreted from English to Spanish diagnoses, treatment plans, and procedures to patients.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC05.2023
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
Vandelay Dental Assistant School
Charlotte, NC11.2018
Skills
- Preventive oral health education
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Bilingual
- Laser decontamination therapy
- Itero Scan
- Treatment planning and execution
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal evaluation
- Intra-oral camera operations
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Wedgewood Square Dental
06.2023 - Current
Surgical Dental Assistant
North Charlotte Center for Oral Surgery
12.2019 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Gentry Dental
02.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
York Technical College
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
Vandelay Dental Assistant School
Similar Profiles
Carmelina (Carmen) RomagnuoloCarmelina (Carmen) Romagnuolo
Dental Office Manager at Eglinton Square DentalDental Office Manager at Eglinton Square Dental
Maya Ter-AkopovMaya Ter-Akopov
Front Desk Receptionist at Cambridge Square DentalFront Desk Receptionist at Cambridge Square Dental
PURVA BHATTPURVA BHATT
Consultant Dentist at B Square dental studioConsultant Dentist at B Square dental studio