Erika Morales Casillas
Los Lunas
Summary
Motivated Registered Dental Hygienist with 2 years of experience in the student dental hygiene clinic at the University Of New Mexico and 1.5 years experience in public health. Provider of oral health care and periodontal therapy to patients of all ages. Skilled in calculus removal, local anesthesia, dental radiology, and patient education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
First Choice Community Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix and Powerchart.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Performed adult prophylaxis, child prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and coronal polishing.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Part of team based care at First Choice, worked directly with primary care physician's, CNP's, PA's, and CNM's to screen patients of all ages for any oral health needs as well as educate them on importance of oral health.
Dental Hygiene Student
University Of New Mexico
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments such as oral cancer screenings, regular cleanings, scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments, and administering local anesthesia.
- Improved and developed knowledge through program education courses and seminars.
- Completed rotation at East San Jose Elementary providing care to children.
- Completed rotation at the Special Needs Clinic in Novitski Hall.
Certified Dental Assistant
First Choice Community Healthcare
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Prepared comprehensive diagnostic quality radiological images.
- Assisted office with sterilization of instruments and infection control.
- Assisted in chair-side duties for general dentistry, crown and bridge, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Coronal polishing and pit and fissure sealant placement.
- Scheduled appointments, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Certified Dental Assistant
Community Dental Services
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Prepared comprehensive diagnostic quality radiological images.
- Performed sterilization of instruments and infection control.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, crown and bridge, implant, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Coronal polishing and pit and fissure sealant placement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2022
Associate of Arts - Pre-Health Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2019
Certificate - General Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2019
Certificate - Health, Wellness, And Public Safety
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Integrated Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2018
Certificate - Certified Dental Assisting Program
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08.2016
High School Diploma -
Los Lunas High School
Los Lunas, NM05.2014
Skills
- Bilingual - English/Spanish
- Personable Communication
- Dental Radiography
- NOMAD Operator Trained
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Taking/Reviewing Medical and Dental Histories
- Treatment Planning, Preventive Oral Health Education, Oral Cancer Screenings
- Nutritional Counseling
- Pit and Fissure Sealant Application
- Dental Prophylaxis, Scaling and Root Planing
- Local Anesthesia NM Board Certified
- Fabrication of impressions, mouthguards, and whitening trays
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
First Choice Community Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Dental Hygiene Student
University Of New Mexico
01.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Dental Assistant
First Choice Community Healthcare
10.2016 - 08.2020
Certified Dental Assistant
Community Dental Services
08.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of New Mexico
Associate of Arts - Pre-Health Sciences
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate - General Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate - Health, Wellness, And Public Safety
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Integrated Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
Certificate - Certified Dental Assisting Program
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma -
Los Lunas High School
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