Giovanna Sanchez
Kendall Park,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Dental Hygienist with a robust background in providing comprehensive dental hygiene care. Excelled in dental disease management and patient safety, leveraging skills in advanced dental technologies and preventive oral health education. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through continuous learning and innovative techniques, including effective anxiety management for adult and pediatric patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Princeton Smile Dental Studios
Princeton, NJ
04.2022 - Current
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Comprehensive care to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Taking radiographs when necessary.
Temp Dental Hygienist
Tempmee Agency
, NJ
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive dental hygiene care, including cleanings, scaling and root planing, fluoride application, and local anesthesia for various offices in central New Jersey requiring temporary dental hygienist support.
Dental Hygienist
Adult & Pediatric Dental Studio
Manalapan, NJ
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Provided comprehensive dental hygiene care to pediatric patients, including exposing radiographs and applying fluoride.
- Developed innovative techniques to treat children with dental anxiety, ensuring effective dental hygiene care.
Dental Assistant
Plainsboro Dental Arts
Plainsboro, NJ
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted dentists and hygienists during procedures by preparing and maintaining a sterile operating environment.
- Cleaned and sterilized dental instruments, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Scheduled patient appointments and maintained a clean and organized office.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT12-2025
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Middlesex College
Edison, NJ06-2021
Skills
- Dental disease management
- Preventive oral health education
- Nutrition counseling
- Patient safety proficiency
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dental charting
- Calculus detection and removal
- Experience with Dentrix, Dexis, Dex Cam, Eagle Soft, Tigerview, EZdent, Open Dental, and iTero scanning
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- Excellence in Dental Radiology Award
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Dean's List
Certification
- Active New Jersey Dental Hygiene License
- Local Anesthesia Permit
- CPR Certification
- OSHA Certification
- HIPAA Certification
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Princeton Smile Dental Studios
04.2022 - Current
Temp Dental Hygienist
Tempmee Agency
12.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Adult & Pediatric Dental Studio
11.2021 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant
Plainsboro Dental Arts
08.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Middlesex College
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