Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
Core Clinical Skills
Timeline
Candice Ruvalcaba
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Candice Ruvalcaba

Registered Dental Hygiene
Palmdale,CA

Summary

Dedicated Registered Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene student at Loma Linda University with over 10 years of clinical experience. Skilled in periodontal therapy fundamentals, radiography, infection control, and patient education. Committed to delivering patient-centered care and transitioning into a Registered Dental Hygienist role in a clinical setting.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Dental Assistant

Various Dental Practices
, California
01.2014 - 01.2017

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
05-2026

Dental Assistant Program -

UEI College
06.2013 - 12.2013

Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene

Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA
01.2022 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Dental Radiography (Digital, Panoramic, CT Scan)
  • Infection Control & OSHA Compliance
  • Chairside Assisting (General & Periodontal Procedures)
  • Sterilization & Instrument Processing
  • Treatment Planning & Electronic Charting
  • Coronal Polishing & Dental Sealants
  • Patient Education & Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Tray Setup & Operatory Turnover
  • Front & Back Office Coordination

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
  • CPR/BLS Certified

Personal Information

Title: RDA

Core Clinical Skills

  • Dental Radiography (Digital, Panoramic, CT Scan)
  • Infection Control & OSHA Compliance
  • Chairside Assisting (General & Periodontal Procedures)
  • Sterilization & Instrument Processing
  • Treatment Planning & Electronic Charting
  • Coronal Polishing & Dental Sealants
  • Patient Education & Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Tray Setup & Operatory Turnover
  • Front & Back Office Coordination

Timeline

Antelope Valley College - Associate of Arts, Dental Hygiene
01.2022 - 06.2024
Dental Assistant - Various Dental Practices
01.2014 - 01.2017
UEI College - Dental Assistant Program,
06.2013 - 12.2013
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry - Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
Candice RuvalcabaRegistered Dental Hygiene