Darleen Vielma
Seguin,TX
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with 3+ years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Expert at performing dental examinations, prophylaxis and scaling and root planing. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule. Also, 12 yrs of dental assisting experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
02.2021 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments, gingival irrigation and use of Gemini Laser.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Experience with Zoom In Office Whitening procedures.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Snake River Correctional Institution
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Exposed, developed, and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
Education
Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
Boise, ID12.2020
Skills
- Reliable, responsible, honest
- Team player
- Organization & Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Quick learner
- Strong Communication
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Oregon License, 09/2025
- Idaho License, 03/2025
- WREB LA License
- CPR/BLS Certified, 02/2026
Personal Information
- Currently in Oregon, will be relocating to Seguin, Texas in June 2024.
- In the process of Texas RDH Licensure.
References
Melissa Opper, Regional Manager, Aspen Dental
(951) 348.9665
Melissa.opper@aspendental.com
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Snake River Correctional Institution
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
02.2021 - Current
Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Oregon License, 09/2025
- Idaho License, 03/2025
- WREB LA License
- CPR/BLS Certified, 02/2026
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