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Jianna Mendoza

Jianna Mendoza

Roswell,New Mexico

Summary

Skilled dental hygienist with experience in private practice, covering a variety of treatment procedures including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and local anesthesia. Proficient in successfully instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques and care, leading to enhanced oral health results. Skilled in recognizing initial indicators of oral health problems, such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. Skilled in expressing results to dentists for additional assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Dr. Haney’s
08.2023 - Current
  • Treated 8 patients daily, skilled in-patient assessment and treatment planning.
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical history.
  • Conducted oral cancer screenings during routine dental exams.
  • Obtained patient radiographs as required.
  • Proficient in dental charting and periodontal charting.
  • Proficient in prophylaxis cleanings, along with scaling in presence of gingival inflammation/ scaling and root planing for individuals with gum disease.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene instructions for their specific needs to promote long-term oral health.
  • Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
  • Sterilize instruments
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants.
  • Continuing education courses.
  • Contacted patients for re-care appointments.

Practicum Experience

Doña Ana Community College
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Required to see a total of 160+ quadrants
  • 120 quadrants of AAP Healthy, Gingivitis, Stage I
  • 40 quadrants of Stage II - Stage IV periodontally involved patients
  • Provide oral hygiene care and instructions to patients
  • Assess patient’s oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records
  • Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention
  • Provide fluoride treatment, dental sealants, sports guards, whitening trays, desensitization, and Arestin
  • Administered topical/local anesthesia in the presence of Scaling and Root Planning

Sterilization Technician

Taylor Orthodontics
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Cleaning duties, stocking duties, made dental trays
  • Sterilization duties
  • Assisted with patient management
  • Shadowed Dental assistant duties
  • Stocked orthodontic necessities in office
  • Made impression trays/ cleaned impression trays
  • Traveled to Artesia and Ruidoso with office to assist
  • Took Panoramic radiographs on patients when needed

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
12-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM
05-2023

Skills

  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Periodontal therapy
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Dental radiographs
  • Sealant application

Certification

  • NM Dental Hygiene License
  • TX Dental Hygiene License
  • Basic Life support (BLS)
  • Local Anesthesia License
  • Laser Certification Level 1

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Dr. Haney’s
08.2023 - Current

Practicum Experience

Doña Ana Community College
08.2021 - 05.2023

Sterilization Technician

Taylor Orthodontics
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of New Mexico

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Dona Ana Community College

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