Brianna De La Cruz
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Dental Hygienist with over 7 years of dental assisting experience and advanced clinical skills in preventive care. Reliable team player focused on efficient workflow, patient comfort, and delivering high quality care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student Intern
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Completed 500+ clinical hours of dental hygiene internship.
- Preformed patient assessments and oral health evaluations. prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, while documenting patient treatment plans and maintaining electronic health records.
- Administered local anesthesia safely and effectively to support comfortable and pain free dental hygiene treatment.
Dental Hygiene Student Intern
Redsquare Dental
Edinburg, TX
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Completed 40 hours of clinical dental hygiene internship.
- Preformed patient assessments and oral health evaluations while educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
- Performed day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Volunteer
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed and delivered engaging oral health workshops to diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create educational materials promoting preventive oral care.
Dental Assistant
Mercedes Family Dentistry
Mercedes, TX
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Worked extensively on both the hygiene and restorative department, assisting with preventive and restorative procedures, strengthening clinical skills and patient care readiness as a dental hygienist.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained compliance with safety protocols.
- Organized patient records and updated treatment plans accurately in the system.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding procedures and post-treatment care.
- Developed a strong clinical foundation that supports a seamless transition into the dental hygienist role.
Dental Assistant
Harlingen Family Dentistry
Harlingen, TX
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Assisted dental hygienists in patient preparation and equipment sterilization
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-up communications
- Conducted patient assessments, providing critical information to support clinical decision-making.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX04.2026
Skills
- Soft Tissue Laser Therapy
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Local Anesthesia Administration
- Prophylaxis
- Digital radiography
- Knowledgeable in Dentrix, Open Dental, and Eaglesoft software
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- Soft Tissue Laser Training
- Local Anesthesia Certification - Texas
- Sex Trafficking Certificate
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student Intern
Redsquare Dental
01.2026 - 04.2026
Volunteer
Texas State Technical College
09.2025 - 09.2025
Dental Hygiene Student Intern
Texas State Technical College
01.2025 - 05.2026
Dental Assistant
Mercedes Family Dentistry
09.2021 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Harlingen Family Dentistry
05.2017 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Texas State Technical College