Joy Guzman
Moses Lake
Summary
Dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist with experience in periodontal assessment, patient education, administration of local anesthesia, & proficiency in taking digital x-rays. Utilize appointment time to educate and encourage the patient to strive for good oral hygiene practices. Motivating other co-workers and being a team player with cleaning rooms, or seeing more patients when there is a staff shortage.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Moses Lake Community Health Center
Moses Lake, WA
09.2019 - Current
- Performed thorough dental cleanings and periodontal treatments, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, enhancing understanding of preventive health measures.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of oral health, identifying issues for further evaluation by dentists.
- Team player in bringing back emergency walk- in patients, as well as helping in sterilization.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jacobsen Dental
Ephrata, WA
12.2025 - Current
- Complete comprehensive exams with attending dentist.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and safety guidelines.
- Team player in helping in sterilization of instruments, administering local anesthetic for attending dentist, helping assist the dentist as needed.
- Experience with all cleaning types: Adult Prophy, Child Prophy, Scaling and Root Planing, and Periodontal Maintenance recalls.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Division Street Dental
Moses Lake, WA
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with dental team to develop personalized treatment plans addressing individual patient needs.
- Took X-ray images and completed comprehensive exams with the attending dentist.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and safety guidelines.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, completed confirmation calls for next day hygiene appointments.
Field Administrator
Imco General Construction Inc
Moses Lake, WA
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Managed daily administrative functions, ensuring seamless project operations.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Maintained accurate documentation of project progress and compliance with regulations.
- Completed daily errand run for parts for various job sites.
- Created contract documents between awarded subcontractors for all jobs sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Yakima Valley College
Yakima06-2016
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene Prerequisite Courses
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WASkills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal assessment
- Dentrix/ Eaglesoft/Open Dental software proficiency
- Sealant application
- Patient education
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Digital radiographs
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Enjoy the art of baking, as well as experimenting with new recipes
- Cooking
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I enjoy playing the piano, when time allows
- Gardening
- Volunteering
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jacobsen Dental
12.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Moses Lake Community Health Center
09.2019 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Division Street Dental
03.2017 - 09.2019
Field Administrator
Imco General Construction Inc
06.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Yakima Valley College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Big Bend Community College
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene Prerequisite Courses
Columbia Basin College