Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Ana Galva Encarnacion

Sarsota,FL

Summary

Foreign Trained Dentist and Registered Dental Hygienist with 20+ years of clinical experience. Expert in Co-Diagnosis ,patient education, and advance periodontal therapy. Driven to advance clinically and academically within a leading U.S. Dental Program, combining surgical level knowledge with a passion for community oral health and aesthetic excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dentistry of North Port
North Port, FL
05.2025 - Current

Focused on managing and treating periodontal decease to ensure a healthy clinical foundation, for patients, ranging from simple cases to complex full mouth rehabilitations.

Educated patients on the value of their treatments plans, ensuring they committed to the appropriate follow up care for long term results.

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Sage Dental Management
Sarasota, FL
07.2024 - 05.2025

Key contributor to the successful launch of a new dental practice, establishing clinical protocols and mastering advanced technologies from the ground up. Using Pearl AI software and CBCT scans to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning in a modern fast placed environment.

Specialized in advanced periodontal therapies using Perio Trays and Arestin to achieve superior clinical results. through dedicated patient education, I build a loyal patient base committed to three month maintenance schedules, significantly increasing compliance and long term oral health stability.

Provided strong support to dentist and specialists by adding measurable value to the practice through clinical excellence and patient trust.

Dental Hygienist

Greenberg Dental Orthodontics
Sarasota, Florida
01.2017 - 07.2023
  • As a Dental Hygienist in a multi specialty environment, I provided comprehensive clinical support across general dentistry, orthodontics, and specialized periodontal care. I worked directly with Dr. Bronstein, the periodontist, assisting in complex evaluations and specialized treatments while managing a diverse patient base with complex medical histories . My role involved mastering different clinical protocols to ensure hight quality care and smooth patient flow in a hight volume setting.

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
Sarasota, Florida
09.2014 - 10.2016
  • Championed the "Lifetime Care" Philosophy,educating patients, on comprehensive treatments plans to improve long term health goals.
  • Mastered digital work flow and time management including Dentrix and time management.
  • Directly involve in HDU clinical training for advanced instrumentation and patient communication.

Nurse Assistant

A Daughter's Touch Home Health Agency
Sarasota, Florida
02.2011 - 12.2014
  • Provided compassionate personal care and health advocacy for patients during weekends, ensuring comfort and clear communication of health information.

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Oneco Dental Care
Bradenton, Florida
09.2010 - 09.2014

Successfully transitioned into U.S. dental field by rapidity mastering English dental terminology and complex instrumentation in a fast paced environment.

Performed expanded duties using four handed dentistry techniques to enhance patient care and procedural efficiency.

Education

Master of Science -

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
05-2005

Skills

  • Co-diagnosis and case presentation
  • Local Anesthesia administration
  • Ultrasonic and advance Hand instrumentation
  • Digital scanning and Perio Trays Theraphy
  • VELscope Oral Cancer Screenings
  • Arestin Placement and Pocket Management
  • Light-Accelerated power Bleaching
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Accomplishments

    Consistently drive strong case acceptance by utilizing intraoral/extraoral photography, digital x-rays and iTero scanning to provide comprehensive patient education.

    Increased hygiene department production by over 20% through the implementation of advanced periodontal protocols.

    Recognized in frequent 5-star Google reviews for outstanding time management and a compassionate approach to dental care.

Affiliations

Active Member: American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) and

Florida Hygienists' Association (FDHA)

Certification

  • Local Anesthesia Certification: University of Florida (2018)
  • Certified Nurse Assistant and Home health Aid: Florida CNA Skills Center Sarasota Florida (2014)
  • Expanded Intraoral Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA): Miami, Florida November( 2011)
  • Dental Radiography Certification: Miami Florida (2010)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dentistry of North Port
05.2025 - Current

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Sage Dental Management
07.2024 - 05.2025

Dental Hygienist

Greenberg Dental Orthodontics
01.2017 - 07.2023

Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental
09.2014 - 10.2016

Nurse Assistant

A Daughter's Touch Home Health Agency
02.2011 - 12.2014

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Oneco Dental Care
09.2010 - 09.2014

Master of Science -

Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez

CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • Communications and Sales Seminar B, 13.5 Lecture Hours MGE Management Experts,Inc April 9th,10th ,11th 2026 Saint Petersburg Fl.
  • Florida Dental Hygienist CE package 24 Credit Hours.Finished on02/22/ 2026. CE Broker.
  • The Art of Co-Diagnosis 7 Lecture Hours Clinical Master Series. 06/05/2025 Dallas Tx.
  • A simplified approach to ultrasonic instrumentation workshop. Florida Dental Convention 06/20/2025 Orlando Fl.
  • The Art of Furcation Navigation with ultrasonic instrumentation workshop Florida Dental Convention 06/21/ 2025 Orlando Fl.
Ana Galva Encarnacion