Andrea Esposito
Dental hygienist
South Lake Tahoe,CA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Dental Hygienist with a proven track record at Dr. Yamaoka, excelling in periodontal therapy and patient education. Skilled in digital radiography and oral cancer screenings, I foster strong patient relationships through compassionate care, enhancing satisfaction and promoting optimal oral health. Committed to delivering exceptional dental services tailored to individual needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Radiographs
1
1
Administration of nitrous oxide
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Dr Yamaoka
06.2005 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients, earning trust through compassionate care and consistent follow-up on treatment progress.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting medical histories, treatment plans, progress notes.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing thorough dental cleanings and oral health education.
- Educated patients on preventative dental care techniques, empowering them to maintain optimal oral health between visits.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings, identifying potential issues early and referring patients for further evaluation as needed.
- Provided expert support in complex cases requiring advanced periodontal treatments or specialized interventions.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Education
Dental Hygiene
SJVC
Rancho Cucamonga, CA03-2005
Skills
- Periodontal therapy
- Intraoral imaging
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Local anesthesia
- Digital radiography
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Oral cancer screening
Certification
- Radiographs digital
- nitrous oxide administration
- local anesthesia
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Dr Yamaoka
06.2005 - Current
Dental Hygiene
SJVC
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Educated patients about treatments to reduce anxiety and reluctance to treatment.
Languages
English
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offCareer advancementSoftware
Dexis
Dentrix
Interests
Nature
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