Alexandria Martinez
Palmer Lake,CO
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused dental hygienist with over 10 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Rogers And Platt Dental
03.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cloud Dentistry
06.2021 - Current
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft, Dentrix, Open Dental and many others.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lone Star Circle Of Care
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Registered Dental Hygienist
One Smile Dental
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Open Dental.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2013
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Dental Disease Management
- Dental evaluation and assessment
- Patient relationship building
- Dental Charting
- Intra-oral camera operations
- Sealant application
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Treatment planning
- Antibiotic Treatment Administration
Accomplishments
- Honorable Discharge from Active Duty - 2011
- Army Commendation Medal x2 - 2005-2011
- Army Achievement Medal x2 - 2005-2011
- Army Certificate if Achievement x5 - 2005-2011
- Air Force Certificate of Appreciation - 2004
Certification
- State of Colorado Dental Hygiene Licensure - 2023
- State of Texas Dental Hygiene Licensure - 2013
- Local Anesthesia Licensure - 2023
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - 2013
- CPR Certification - Current
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Rogers And Platt Dental
03.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cloud Dentistry
06.2021 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lone Star Circle Of Care
10.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
One Smile Dental
05.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
El Paso Community College
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