Alysia Aponte
Montgomery,IL
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Distinctive Dental Care
Montgomery, IL
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided comprehensive dental hygiene services, such as scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, prophylaxis and fluoride treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments, including oral cancer screenings and evaluations of overall dental health.
Traveling Dental Hygienist
Team Placement Service
Austin, TX
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Traveled across Austin, Texas to 20+ different offices.
- Managed dental records and entered information using Dentrix, Eaglsoft, and OpenDental software to keep important patient information on file.
Dental Assistant
Oswego Commons Family Dental
Oswego, IL
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Dental Assistant
SIU Community Dental Center
Carbondale, IL
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Dental Assistant
Orchard Crossing Family Dentistry
Montgomery, IL
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Southern Illinois University
05-2023
Prerequisites For Dental Hygiene -
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL08.2019
High School Diploma -
Aurora Central High School
Aurora, CO05.2018
Certified Coronal Polisher -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL01.2018
Skills
General prophylaxis of adults, along with geriatric and pediatric patients, scaling and root planing procedures
Sealants, intraoral camera, alginate impressions for mouth models, and bleaching trays
Diagnostic radiography using Dental Software: Dentrix, Eaglesoft, OpenDental, Nomad Pro x-ray machine, and Pano machines
Nitrous oxide sedation, local anesthesia, and Oraqix topical anesthesia
Assessment techniques include blood pressure, pulse, and respiration readings, probing, gingival
description, interpretation of radiographs, periodontal assessment, infection control, oral health
instruction, and nutritional counseling
Rotations / Volunteer Experience
• Black Men’s Health Fair - Carbondale, IL February 2023
• Dental Sealant Grant Program SIU - Murphysboro, IL August 2022
• SIU Community Dental Center - Carbondale, IL July - August 2022
• SIU Summer Dental Hygiene Clinic - Carbondale, IL July - August 2022
• Shawnee Health - Carbondale, IL July - August 2022
• Special Olympics Special Smiles SIU - Herrin, IL April 2022
• Give Kids A Smile Day SIU - Carbondale, IL March 2020 - March 2020
• University Honors Program community service trips - January 2019 - 2020
• Admin Intern, Fairview Dental - Aurora, IL June 2017- August 2017
• Shadowed Intern, Elite Dental Specialist - Aurora, IL June 2017 - July 2017
Certification
• Laser Training (ADL) Expected - April 2023
• Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) Expected - April 2023
• Mandated Reporter (IL) - February 2023
• CPR/AED for Infant, Child and Adult - Certified by American Red Cross - September 2022
• Nitrous Oxide - August 2022
• Administered Local Anesthesia - January 2022
• Coronal Polishing - July 2018
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Distinctive Dental Care
12.2023 - 05.2024
Traveling Dental Hygienist
Team Placement Service
08.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant
Oswego Commons Family Dental
06.2021 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
SIU Community Dental Center
08.2020 - 01.2021
Dental Assistant
Orchard Crossing Family Dentistry
06.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Southern Illinois University
Prerequisites For Dental Hygiene -
Waubonsee Community College
High School Diploma -
Aurora Central High School
Certified Coronal Polisher -
College of DuPage
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