Diana Steele
Katy,TX
Summary
As an organized and adaptable dental hygienist, with a patient and
enthusiastic nature, I am recognized for my ability to work closely
with each patient to overcome any oral health challenge.
I am also known for working collaboratively with team members,
helping each succeed using my technical expertise, decisive
leadership skills, and supportive encouragement. I am now ready to
leverage my training, background, and love for oral health to launch
my new career in dental hygiene with an office that offers a high
standard of patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Today's Dental
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated professionalism, adhering to ethical
and legal responsibilities and high standard of patient
care - Meticulous in paperless charting and record
management of medical histories, assessments,
exams, and screenings - Efficient in working with team members to
thoroughly handle child, adult, and senior
prophylaxis, including hard tissue and periodontal
examinations - Skilled at removing hard and soft deposits from the
teeth (debridement/root planing/gingival curettage),
through polishing, and administering fluoride and
sealants for caries prevention - Work collaboratively with front office and clinical
staff to create an environment of where patients feel
cared for and respected - Compassionate and patient treating individuals of
diverse populations with compromised mental,
emotional, and physical capacities - Unique ability to instruct, counsel, and educate each
patient according to individual needs - Experienced at motivational interviewing techniques
that help influence, resolve concerns, and negotiate
case acceptance - Confident in explaining specialized treatments,
including periodontics, restorative work,
orthodontics, endodontics, whitening options, night
and sports guards - Acute awareness of potential medical emergencies
during dental hygiene care, and steps of
implementation to respond and minimize risk - Concise in preparation of treatment plans that
include clear outlines and protocols of essential care,
at-home routines, and follow-up procedures - Precise in following strict protocols of infection
control, safety guidelines, and sterilization during
periods of room setup, use, and disassembly - Dependable, loyal, and ethical in personal mission
and values
Temporary Dental Hygienist
Dental Force
09.2019 - Current
- Providing substitute clinical work in a variety of private practices
adapting to multiple systems, processes, and protocols
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX12.2016
Skills
- ZOOM Whitening
- Sealant Application
- Oraqix/ Cetacaine/ Gingicaine Anesthetic Expertise
- Laser Certified
Certification
- CPR for Healthcare Provider Certification
- Laser Certification
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Today's Dental
08.2023 - Current
Temporary Dental Hygienist
Dental Force
09.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of St. Thomas
- CPR for Healthcare Provider Certification
- Laser Certification
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