Erika Padilla
Waipahu
Summary
Focused dental hygienist with several years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation, ensuring comfort throughout procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Smile Dental Center
Waipahu
03.2024 - Current
- Customize dental hygiene treatment according to individual patients' needs.
- Conducted dental radiographs as needed. Iteroscan as needed.
- Performed prophylaxis and scaling and root planing for patients.
- Performed thorough intra and extra oral examinations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Provided dental and oral hygiene education.
- Applied cavity preventing agents such as fluoride.
- Worked collectively with team members on improvements that could be made in office and with patients.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by taking continuing education courses.
Dental Hygienist
Gentle Dental Waianae
Waianae
02.2017 - 01.2024
- Customize dental hygiene treatment according to individual patients' needs.
- Conducted dental radiographs as needed.
- Performed prophylaxis and scaling and root planing for patients.
- Performed thorough intra and extra oral examinations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Provided dental and oral hygiene education.
- Applied cavity preventing agents such as fluoride.
- Worked collectively with team members on improvements that could be made in office and with patients.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by taking continuing education courses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2016
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Patient education
- Prophylaxis procedures
- Record keeping
- Cavity prevention
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Smile Dental Center
03.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Gentle Dental Waianae
02.2017 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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