Christina Zepeda
Los Angeles
Summary
Detail-oriented dental hygiene professional with extensive experience in delivering comprehensive patient care and developing tailored treatment plans. Proven success in collaborating with dental teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes and enhance satisfaction. Strong focus on patient education and preventive care strategies. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in clinical settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygiene Program
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, California
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted in developing individualized patient care plans based on assessments.
- Utilized digital radiography systems for high-quality dental imaging.
- Collaborated with dentists to evaluate patient needs and treatment options.
- Educated patients on proper brushing, flossing, and preventative care techniques.
- Recorded detailed patient histories and treatment notes in electronic records.
- Received my clinical experience and hours at various clinics including WLAC, UCLA Dental office, UCLA Venice Clinic, Veteran Affairs Dental Offices, Simi Valley Free Clinic, and SCFHC.
Registered Dental Assistant
Brentwood Modern Dentistry
Los Angeles , CA
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared treatment rooms with required instruments and supplies for efficient operations.
- Assisted dental team during patient examinations and procedures to ensure optimal care.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of workspace to uphold safety standards.
- Radiographic Imaging
- Supported dentists in restorative procedures by applying dental fillings, temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays, and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA12-2025
Associate of Science - Health Professions
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA12-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Oral health education
- Infection control
- Radiographic imaging
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Dental evaluation and assessment
- Medical history documentation
- Treatment planning
- Oral cancer screening
Languages
- Bilingual: English and Spanish speaker
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygiene Program
West Los Angeles College
02.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Dental Assistant
Brentwood Modern Dentistry
12.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Los Angeles College
Associate of Science - Health Professions
West Los Angeles College