Elizabeth Piloto
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals. Excelled in applying sealants and performing oral cancer screenings, contributing to a 20% improvement in preventive care outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional patient education skills and Dentrix software proficiency, ensuring effective treatment plans and patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Dental Hygiene
Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry
02.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive dental cleanings and assessments to maintain optimal patient oral health.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventative care strategies for long-term health benefits.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop tailored treatment plans based on individual patient needs and conditions.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Palm Tree Dentidtry
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing .
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
Dental Assistant
Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
General Dentist
Carlos J Finlay
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Collaborated with professional to plan dental treatments.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
- Conducted routine oral cancer screenings.
- Assessed patients' oral health for concerns such as infection pockets and gingivitis.
Education
High School Diploma -
IPUCE Antonio Nunez Jimenez
Habana Cuba07-2007
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Periodontal maintenance
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Fluoride treatments
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application
- Dental radiography
Certification
CPR , HIPAA ,OSHA , Radiology ,EFDA, CRDH
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Register Dental Hygiene
Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry
02.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Palm Tree Dentidtry
10.2024 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry
01.2022 - 09.2024
General Dentist
Carlos J Finlay
01.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
IPUCE Antonio Nunez Jimenez