GRACIELA FLORES
9101 Butternut St. Apt 138. El Paso
Summary
Skilled dental hygienist with proven experience in providing comprehensive oral health care and preventative advice to patients. Possess strong interpersonal skills, adept at creating comfortable environment for patients while efficiently conducting dental cleanings, X-rays, and assisting in dental procedures. Demonstrated ability to improve patient oral hygiene through tailored education and treatment plans. Committed to staying updated with latest dental technologies and practices to enhance patient care and clinic operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Pershing Family Dental
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed comprehensive dental cleanings and oral health assessments for patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventative care practices.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort.
- Recorded patient medical histories and updated treatment plans accurately.
- Collaborated with the dental team to improve patient care and clinic efficiency.
- Provided support in implementing infection control measures throughout the practice.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care planning.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
- Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
- Used suction hoses and saliva ejectors to keep work area dry during procedures.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Recognized warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer or diabetes through clinical observations.
- Counseled patients on smoking cessation strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Education
Continuing Education - Dental Hygiene program
El Paso Community College
El Paso, Texas01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
El Paso Community College
El Paso, Texas01.2014
Associate of Arts -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, Texas01.2012
Skills
- Dental imaging
- Infection control
- Periodontal assessment
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- Patient counseling
- Clinical observations
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Dental prophylaxis
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Fluoride treatment
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Preventive dentistry
- Teeth cleaning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Proficient with intraoral camera and phase microscope
- Experience using Eaglesoft and Open Dental
- Competent in digital radiography
Affiliations
American Dental Hygienists' Association, Current member
References
Judy Mayfield, RDH, MS
Dental Hygiene Instructor
El Paso Community College
2110 North Florence Street
El Paso, Texas 79902
915-317-8308
Blanca Castillo, RDH, BS
Dental Hygiene Junior Coordinator
El Paso Community College
14117 Tierra Venado Drive
El Paso, Texas 79938
email: bcasti40@epcc.edu
915-407-9467
Anna Chasco, RDH, BS
Dental Hygiene Clinic Instructor
El Paso Community College
11090 Tom Shaw Drive
El Paso, Texas 79936
402-380-193
Certification
- Certified in Advanced Periodontal Laser Therapy
- Certified in NOMAD
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Pershing Family Dental
01.2023 - 01.2024
Continuing Education - Dental Hygiene program
El Paso Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
El Paso Community College
Associate of Arts -
El Paso Community College
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