Chandra DeBernardi
Hercules,CA
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused registered dental hygienist with 8 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Carolyn Yu, Dds
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring efficient and successful treatment outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pinole Family Dental
08.2015 - Current
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Counseled patients on nutritional choices impacting their oral health while developing customized dietary recommendations based on individual needs.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Creative Dimensions In Dentistry
10.2015 - 08.2020
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring efficient and successful treatment outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA05.2015
Skills
- Nutrition Counseling
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Stain Removal
- Digital Radiographs
- Patient Safety Proficiency
- Dental Charting
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Anesthetic Administration
- Patient Relationship Building
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Root Planning and Scaling Expertise
- Oraqix Anesthetic Expertise
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Carolyn Yu, Dds
08.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Creative Dimensions In Dentistry
10.2015 - 08.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pinole Family Dental
08.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Diablo Valley College
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