Ericka Sanchez
Summary
A bilingual, registered dental hygienist dedicated to providing the best patient-centered care for every patient. Motivated to demonstrate and emphasize the importance of oral health by staying current with new research and improving personal skills. Empathetic oral care providers that focus on the patients' emotional needs while providing activities that best reduce the patients' stress levels. Provider with a strong passion for oral hygiene treatment and exceptional communication skills
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Gladewater Family Dental
10.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Fresh Dental
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings during routine dental exams, resulting in early detection of potential issues.
Education
Bachelors In Dental Hygiene -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX05.2021
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Digital radiographs
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- iTero Scanning
- Overjet Software
- Dentrix software proficiency
Languages
Spanish
References
Melina Perez, RDH
- (903)830-3526
Stacey Norrell MS, RD
- (903)216-3398
Cristina Horton CDA, RDH
- (214)552-6986
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Gladewater Family Dental
10.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Fresh Dental
04.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelors In Dental Hygiene -
Tyler Junior College