Derek Hernandez
La Verne,CA
Summary
Experienced and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist with 10+ 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Michael Min, D.D.S.
01.2018 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in EagleSoft.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Michael Balikyan, D.D.S.
01.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Fernando Millot, D.D.S.
03.2017 - 11.2017
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Antemio Millot, D.D.S.
03.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Niloufar Molayem, D.D.S.
05.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Oscar Esparza, D.D.S.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA09.2013
Skills
- Visual Examinations
- Local Anesthetics
- Root Planing
- Chronic Disease Management
- Dentrix and Eaglesoft experience
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Patient Education
- Nitrous Oxide
- Tooth Whitening
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Sealant Application
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist License - #27987
- CPR Certified
- Diode Laser Therapy Certification
- Radiology Certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Michael Min, D.D.S.
01.2018 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Michael Balikyan, D.D.S.
01.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Fernando Millot, D.D.S.
03.2017 - 11.2017
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Niloufar Molayem, D.D.S.
05.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Antemio Millot, D.D.S.
03.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Oscar Esparza, D.D.S.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
San Joaquin Valley College
- Registered Dental Hygienist License - #27987
- CPR Certified
- Diode Laser Therapy Certification
- Radiology Certified
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