Suzanne L Rodriquez-Saindon
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RDH
Southwest Family Dentistry Anthony Ching, DDS
BAKERSFIELD, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
- Monitored patient progress during office visits and reported any changes in oral health to dentist.
- Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
Registered Dental Hygienist Alternative Practice
Kern County Children's Dental Health Network
BAKERSFIELD, CA
07.2008 - Current
- Prepare treatment area for student screenings.
- Applied fluoride varnish to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Dental education
- Dental prophylactic treatment.
- Accurately collected and recorded oral assessment for each child.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for students.
- Handled general office duties to support staff.
- Prepare schedule for clinical staff.
- Supervise clinical staff.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Parent presentations.
- Inventory of dental supplies.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jerry Gassaway DDS
BAKERSFIELD, CA
04.1997 - 02.2018
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
Education
Completion of RDHAP Program -
West LA Community College
07.2004
B.S - Dental Hygiene
University Of Southern California
05.1993
A.A -
Bakersfield Community College
05.1991
Skills
- Tooth Whitening
- Dental Health Promotion
- Dental Radiography
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Dental Impressions
- Fluoride Application
- Soft Tissue Management
- Dental Disease Treatment
- Periodontal Treatment
- Stain Removal
- Team Collaboration
- Documenting Patient History
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
- HIPAA Awareness Training Certification
- Henry Schein Dentix
- Instrument Sterilization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dental Prophylaxis
- First Aid and CPR
- Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Community Relations
- Community Outreach and Networking
- Supervisorial Roles
Affiliations
- Member Kern County Health Department Oral Coalition
- Member Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC)
- Member, Alumni Association USC
Timeline
RDH
Southwest Family Dentistry Anthony Ching, DDS
07.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist Alternative Practice
Kern County Children's Dental Health Network
07.2008 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jerry Gassaway DDS
04.1997 - 02.2018
Completion of RDHAP Program -
West LA Community College
B.S - Dental Hygiene
University Of Southern California
A.A -
Bakersfield Community College
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