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Berenice Sanchez Lemus

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Recent graduate Dental Hygienist with the latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well-versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Sergio A Navarro DDS
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Practice Works dental software.
  • Cared for patients with special needs by providing education about specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting the oral cavity.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene's importance and demonstrated flossing and brushing techniques.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services including full mouth debridement and scaling and root planing.

Treatment Plan Coordinator and Dental Assistant

Irving Family Dental
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Communicated with patients and closed dental treatment plans of up to $35,000
  • Assisted supervising dentists in various procedures including restorative, cosmetic, and orthodontic work, and observed implant placements and sinus lift surgeries
  • Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for treatments and procedures.
  • Acted as the main point of contact for patients and dentists by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Texas A&M University | Caruth School of Dental Hygiene
Dallas, TX
05.2023

Associate of Science -

Dallas College
Dallas, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
  • Dental Impression Specialist
  • Sealant Application
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Patient Relations
  • Root Planning and Scaling Expertise
  • Preventive Oral Health Education
  • Intra-Oral Camera Operations
  • Oraqix Anesthetic Expertise
  • Soft Tissue Management (STM)

Affiliations

American Dental Hygiene Association

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Sergio A Navarro DDS
08.2023 - Current

Treatment Plan Coordinator and Dental Assistant

Irving Family Dental
07.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Texas A&M University | Caruth School of Dental Hygiene

Associate of Science -

Dallas College

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