Andrea C. Viramontes
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Experienced dental professional and newly licensed Registered Dental Hygienist with a strong background in clinical care, team leadership, dental education, and community health. Brings years of experience in patient care, periodontal therapy, practice operations, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while fostering positive patient relationships and supporting team excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Clinician
Oxnard College Dental Clinic
- Provided comprehensive patient care including assessments, periodontal charting, and individualized treatment planning
- Performed scaling and root planing, prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, laser therapy, intraoral camera, saliva testing, and sterilization.
- Exposed and interpreted dental radiographs (bitewings, PAs, panoramic)
- Delivered patient education on oral hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention
- Managed diverse patient populations including pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients
- Followed infection control protocols and maintained OSHA compliance
Adjunct Instructor (Dental Assisting)
Charter College
02.2024 - Current
- Served as a substitute instructor for the dental assisting program, providing classroom and hands-on clinical instruction
- Taught students clinical operatory setup and breakdown, infection control protocols, instrument organization, and tray preparation
- Demonstrated and supervised foundational clinical procedures including coronal polishing, pit and fissure sealants, and dental radiography techniques
- Instructed students on proper room turnover, sterilization procedures, and maintenance of clinical readiness
- Developed and delivered engaging classroom presentations, review sessions, and interactive learning activities to reinforce course material
- Mentored students in clinical confidence, professionalism, patient communication, and chairside efficiency
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback to support skill development and competency
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Clinicas del Camino Real
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Led daily clinical and administrative operations for a high-volume community dental practice, supporting dentists, specialists, assistants, and front-office coordination
- Oversaw staff compliance by monitoring certifications, trainings, competencies, and required employee qualifications
- Assisted with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and team coordination for clinical staff
- Managed dental inventory, supply ordering, equipment tracking, and vendor communication to ensure uninterrupted clinical operations
- Coordinated communication among patients, providers, dental laboratories, managers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Scheduled patient appointments, managed treatment follow-ups, and provided exceptional patient communication and support
- Performed chairside assisting for routine and complex dental procedures, including special-case patient management
- Troubleshot and coordinated maintenance of clinical equipment including sterilization units, operatories, and dental chairs
- Helped implement teledentistry workflows during the COVID-19 pandemic to expand patient access to care
- Led daily morning huddles, promoted team engagement, and fostered a positive, patient-centered workplace culture through leadership and motivational coaching
Education
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA05-2026
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Basic ASL
- Clinical imaging systems (CAD/CAM)
- Periodontal therapy (SRP, maintenance)
- Radiographic techniques and interpretation
- Patient education and behavior modification
- Electronic dental records (Open Dental, Epic, Eaglesoft)
- Infection control and sterilization
- Time management and patient scheduling
- Sealant placement
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist, California
- Registered Dental Assistant, California
- Local Anesthesia Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Radiology Certification
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor (Dental Assisting)
Charter College
02.2024 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Clinicas del Camino Real
05.2018 - 03.2020
Dental Hygiene Clinician
Oxnard College Dental Clinic
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
Oxnard College
Community Outreach
Community Oral Health Educator, Catalyst Kids South Oxnard, Ventura County, CA, Provided oral health education to children and families, Designed interactive presentations on brushing, flossing, and nutrition, Promoted preventive care and early intervention strategies, Distributed educational materials and hygiene supplies to underserved populations
Clinical Competencies
- Periodontal therapy (SRP, maintenance)
- Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
- Radiology certification
- Community oral health outreach