Christine Acuna
Middle Village,NY
Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygienist with background in preventive care and patient education. Offer expertise in periodontal disease management, radiography, and dental prophylaxis. Known for building rapport with patients, providing personalized oral hygiene strategies, and contributing to overall team success in past roles. Committed to making positive impact on patients' oral health through thorough cleanings and education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Tend Williamsburg
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease, or other irregularities.
- Developed and implemented standardized hygiene protocols, including patient education programs, to optimize oral health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Actively participated in staff training, ensuring all hygienists were proficient in clinical procedures and practice policies.
- Providing clinical guidance and mentorship to ensure high-quality patient care, while maintaining operational efficiency within the hygiene department.
- Collaborated with dentists to assess complex cases, develop treatment plans, and deliver comprehensive dental hygiene services.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis, and discussed them with dentists.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Managed dental records and entered information into the system, keeping important patient information on file.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques, and recommending quality oral care products.
Dental Hygienist
Kaggen Dental Care
Whitestone, NY
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Kaggen Dental Care
Whitestone, NY
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Cleaned and disinfected surfaces in operatories between patients.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Welcomed and guided patients during appointments and managed patient flow through facilities and procedures.
Administrative Assistant
Kaggen Dental Care
Whitestone, NY
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
- Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
- Developed and implemented filing systems, both digital and physical, improving document organization and retrieval efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05-2020
Skills
- Dental health promotion
- Dental disease management
- Patient safety proficiency
- Tooth whitening
- Nutrition counseling
- Proficient with the Itero scanner
- CPR certified
- Proficient with Dentrix Ascend, MOGO dental software, EagleSoft, and DEXIS
- Anesthetic administration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Participated in Nassau County Dental Society's "Give Kids A Smile" event
- Clinical rotations done at Northport VA medical center
Certification
- Nitrous oxide licensure issued November 2020
- Local infiltration anesthesia licensure issued November 2020
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Tend Williamsburg
01.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Kaggen Dental Care
08.2020 - 11.2020
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Kaggen Dental Care
07.2017 - 08.2020
Administrative Assistant
Kaggen Dental Care
02.2014 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
SUNY, Farmingdale
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