Angelina Dela Cruz

• Built strong patient relationships using efficient communication skills.
• Tailored preventive treatment according to specific patient requirements.
• Evaluated patient charts to confirm information accuracy before treatment.
• Evaluated ongoing dental issues and directed patients to qualified dental specialist.

• Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
• Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
• Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.

• Executed thorough cleaning and maintenance of patients' oral health.
• Enhanced team efficiency by sterilizing instruments in times of staff scarcity.
• Performed detailed and gentle cleaning procedures.

• Delivering exceptional patient care.
• Skilled in capturing high-quality radiographs.
• Support in administering anesthesia to patients as required.
• Frequently requested by patients.

As the Directorate supervisor for two clinics, managed 25 dental staff in the delivery of 4.5K Marines and Sailors in the Northern Clinic of Camp Pendleton, CA.

• Manually and visually examined gums to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
• MHS Genesis trainer. Trained 25 staff members in DENTRIX and assisted in troubleshooting issues minimizing patient interruption.

• Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
• Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.

Provided exceptional oral hygiene care to a variety of patients who are currently serving in the United States military. Worked in various Naval Base Dental Clinics during the absence of dental hygienists.

• Cared for eight patients a day.
• Provides excellent patient education with recommendations of products custom to their needs.
• Excellent customer service.

Provided preventative care techniques to Sailors and Marines to ensure optimal dental health and personal well-being.

• Work with patient with moderate periodontal disease to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Partnered with a Dental Assistant to run a 'double chair' schedule during the times when Marines are scheduled to deploy.
• Facilitated prophy course to qualify dental assistants to achieve the command's mission to increase dental health index.

Provided preventative care to Navy, National Guard, Army, Coast Guard and Air Force ensuring they are deployable and dentally healthy.

• Sole Dental Hygienist working in military installation with over 3,000 patient population.
• Assistant Leading Petty Officer in charge of two junior Sailors.

Provided preventable dental care to Sailors in the ship. Worked at various aspect of dentistry.

• Sole Dental Hygiene provider while at sea.
• Displayed team work to help in disinfecting dental rooms, help set up for the next patient, and took impression.
• Provided dental hygiene care such as prophylaxis, scale and root plane, fluoride application, traditional intraoral radiographs, and sealants.