Julie Zuleta
Fairfield,CT
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused dental hygienist with 15 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients and their parents to facilitate trust. Offering exceptional patient education to promote preventive care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Children's Dentistry Of Trumbull
05.2018 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
- Counseled patients and parents on nutritional choices impacting oral health while developing customized dietary recommendations based on individual needs.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Provide safe, loving and compassionate care to ease children's fear of the dental office.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Children's Dental Associates
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Community Health Center Inc.
05.2008 - 05.2017
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting oral health awareness and offering free dental screenings to underserved populations.
Education
General Studies
Housitonic Community College
Bridgeport, CTAssociate of Science -
UB, Fones School of Dental Hygiene
Bridgeport, CT05.2008
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Nutrition counseling
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Gum Disease Identification
- X-Raying Procedures
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Special Needs Patients
- Local anesthesia administration
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Children's Dentistry Of Trumbull
05.2018 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Children's Dental Associates
05.2017 - 03.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Community Health Center Inc.
05.2008 - 05.2017
General Studies
Housitonic Community College
Associate of Science -
UB, Fones School of Dental Hygiene