Emily Ledesma
San Diego,CA
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with 2 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental care, pain management, and oral hygiene instructions. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Southwestern College
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Complied with OSHA and corporate safety policies and standards.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Dental Assistant
Sunga Orthodontics
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Allied Health
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, United States05.2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA12.2022
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Health Occupations Center
Santee, United States12.2020
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School
San Diego, United States06.2019
Skills
- Patient Management
- Sealant Application
- Interim Therapeutic Restoration application
- Dentrix software
- Dexis software
- Dolphin software
- Inta Oral Camera
- iTero
- Self driven
- Team Collaboration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Relationship Building
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Tagalog
Elementary
Certification
- Coronal Polishing - 12/2020
- X-rays - 12/2020
- Sealants - 12/2020
- CPR - 07/2026
Volunteer Service
20+ hours of community service
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student
Southwestern College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant
Sunga Orthodontics
12.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Southwestern College
Associate of Arts - Allied Health
Southwestern College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Southwestern College
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Health Occupations Center
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School
- Coronal Polishing - 12/2020
- X-rays - 12/2020
- Sealants - 12/2020
- CPR - 07/2026
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