CAMILA PORTACIO
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate dental hygienist with proven expertise in preventive oral care, patient education, and periodontal therapy. Known for creating a comfortable environment that reduces patient anxiety while promoting long-term oral health. Strong ability to connect with patients of all ages, deliver individualized care, and support treatment plans with dental teams. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Brooklyn Heights Pediatric Dentistry
Brooklyn
01.2022 - Current
- Perform routine dental cleanings, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and sealant applications for pediatric patients.
- Educate children and their parents on oral hygiene techniques, preventive care, and nutrition to promote long-term dental health.
- Capture and process dental restorative procedures and patient examinations.
- Establish rapport with children to minimize dental anxiety and encourage positive visits.
- Provide compassionate care for patients with special needs.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and treatment rooms in accordance with OSHA and infection control protocols.
- Maintain accurate patient records documentation following HIPPA guidelines.
- Collaborate with the dental team to optimize workflow, scheduling, and patient experience.
Education
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) - Dental Hygiene
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY01.2022
Skills
- Prophylaxis treatment
- Periodontal scaling
- Gum care
- Diagnostic radiography
- Panoramic radiography
- Digital radiography
- Radiograph interpretation
- Local anesthesia administration
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Infection control
- OSHA compliance
- CDC compliance
- ADA compliance
- Periodontal assessment
- Treatment planning
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Hard instrumentation
- Whitening procedures
- Custom tray fabrication
- Preventive care education
- Fluoride application
- Sealants application
- Patient instruction in oral hygiene
- Home care techniques
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Brooklyn Heights Pediatric Dentistry
01.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) - Dental Hygiene
New York City College of Technology
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