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ASHLEY CRUZ
Dental hygiene student and U.S. Army veteran
Katy,TX
Summary
Dental hygiene student and U.S. Army veteran seeking an entry-level dental hygienist position focused on compassionate preventive care, patient comfort, and clear oral health education.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Oral Health Education Volunteer
Sugar Mill Elementary School
04.2026 - 2026
- Educated elementary-aged children on oral health practices, including brushing, flossing, cavity prevention, and healthy food choices, using interactive, hands-on activities to enhance understanding and retention.
Student Dental Hygienist
Pima Medical Institute
11.2024 - 11.2026
- Provide patient-centered dental hygiene care under faculty and dentist supervision for patients with varied medical histories and periodontal needs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including periodontal charting, radiographs, caries risk evaluations, and develop individualized care plans to address patient needs.
- Performed prophylaxis, nonsurgical periodontal therapy, fluoride treatments, sealant placement, polishing, and desensitization.
- Provide individualized oral hygiene education, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and patient-safety standards.
Infantryman and Team Leader
United States Army
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Led and mentored soldiers during demanding training and operational situations while maintaining accountability and readiness.
- Coordinated with team members and leadership to ensure safe execution of mission requirements.
- Demonstrated discipline, attention to detail, adaptability, and sound decision-making under pressure.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX11-2026
Associate in Science - Dentistry
Barton Community College
Great Bend, KS07-2023
Skills
Patient communication and anxiety management
Extraoral, intraoral, and oral cancer screening
Local infiltration and nitrous oxide monitoring
Leadership, teamwork, and adaptability
Patient education and nutritional counseling
Eaglesoft, Microsoft Office, and ITero scanner
Bilingual in English and Spanish
CPR certified
Certification
Texas Registered Dental Hygienist
Interests
Timeline
Oral Health Education Volunteer
Sugar Mill Elementary School
04.2026 - 2026
Student Dental Hygienist
Pima Medical Institute
11.2024 - 11.2026
Infantryman and Team Leader
United States Army
02.2020 - 08.2023
Associate in Science - Dentistry
Barton Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pima Medical Institute
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Sugar Mill Elementary School, Oral Health Education Volunteer, 2026-04, Provided elementary-aged children with age-appropriate oral health education on brushing, flossing, cavity prevention, and healthy food choices through interactive, hands-on activities.