Graciela Flores
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygienist with background in preventive care and patient education. Offer expertise in periodontal disease management, radiography, and dental prophylaxis. Known for building rapport with patients, providing personalized oral hygiene strategies, and contributing to overall team success in past roles. Committed to making positive a positive impact on patients' oral health through thorough cleanings and education.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Antonio Solis
El Paso, Texas
05.2026 - 09.2026
- Developed personalized dental hygiene care plans for patients.
- Performed routine dental cleanings using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Assisted in patient assessments and oral health evaluations.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventative care.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Collaborated with the dentist to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for dental instruments and equipment.
- Recorded patient treatment histories and updated dental charts accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their concerns and questions.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
Dental Hygienist
Let’s Go Dental
El Paso, Texas
10.2023 - 05.2026
- Assisted in patient assessments and oral health evaluations.
- Developed personalized dental hygiene care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventative care.
- Performed routine dental cleanings using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for dental instruments and equipment.
- Collaborated with the dentist to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Recorded patient treatment histories and updated dental charts accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their concerns and questions.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- 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.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Counseled patients on smoking cessation strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
- Detected early warning signs of serious health issues through careful observation. of serious conditions such as cancer or diabetes through clinical observations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05-2014
Associate of Arts - Basics
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05-2012
Skills
- Periodontal assessments
- Oral health evaluation
- Preventive care
- Dental charting
- Prophylaxis
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal therapy
- Dental disease management
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Instrument sterilization
- Digital imaging
- Digital radiographs
- Radiographic interpretation
- Fluoride application
- Sealant application
- Tooth whitening
- Oral cancer screening
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Stain removal
- Cavity prevention
- Medical history review
- Medical records management
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Continuous learning
- Nutrition counseling
- Chronic disease management
- Oral cancer screening
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Stain removal
- Cavity prevention
Certification
- Texas Registered Dental Hygienist License
- Texas Local Anesthetic Infiltration Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Advanced Periodontal Laser Therapy Certification
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Antonio Solis
05.2026 - 09.2026
Dental Hygienist
Let’s Go Dental
10.2023 - 05.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
El Paso Community College
Associate of Arts - Basics
El Paso Community College