Diana Sotelo

Lecture Instruction

· Deliver engaging, evidence-based lectures in assigned dental hygiene courses (e.g., Dental Nutrition, Community Dentistry, Dental Materials, Radiology, etc.).

· Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessments that align with program learning outcomes and Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.

· Incorporate active learning strategies, case studies, and critical thinking activities.

· Maintain current knowledge of trends and advancements in dental hygiene, nutrition, and oral health education.

Clinical Instruction

· Supervise students in the dental hygiene clinic, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

· Demonstrate clinical procedures and provide individualized guidance to students.

· Evaluate student performance in clinical competencies, professionalism, and patient management.

· Model ethical behavior, effective communication, and patient-centered care.

General Responsibilities

· Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to support student success.

· Collaborate with faculty and staff on curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement.

· Participate in faculty meetings, calibration sessions, and professional development as required.

· Uphold college, program, and CODA policies regarding instruction, safety, and student evaluation.

• Performed comprehensive dental hygiene services including prophylaxis, periodontal scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, and sealant placement in compliance with New Mexico state practice act.
• Conducted patient assessments (medical history, periodontal charting, oral cancer screenings, radiographs) to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provided individualized patient education on oral hygiene techniques, tobacco cessation, and nutrition counseling for caries and periodontal disease prevention.
• Collaborated with dentists and dental team members to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and charting.
• Ensured strict adherence to infection control and OSHA standards to promote patient and provider safety.
• Built strong patient rapport to encourage regular preventive care and improve overall oral health outcomes.

• Delivered comprehensive dental hygiene care in mobile clinical setting.
• Performed prophylaxis, debridments, sealant placement, and fluoride treatments.
• Conducted patient screenings.
• Provided preventive oral health education to children, and families focusing on caries prevention, nutrition, and daily hygiene practices.
• Adapted to diverse environments while maintaining high standards of care and patient rapport.

• Delivered preventive dental hygiene services at military-sponsored health events, serving active-duty personnel.
• Performed a high volume of dental radiographs to support diagnostic and treatment needs in base settings.
• Collaborated with dentists, medical, and military staff in interdisciplinary care teams, ensuring efficient patient flow in military base environments.
• Maintained radiographic equipment and portable dental units, ensuring compliance with radiation safety protocols and infection control standards.