Karina Lalaiants
Jackson Heights,New York
Summary
Accomplished Dental Hygienist with over a decade of experience at Bayside Family Dentistry and Grand Smile Dental, enhancing patient oral health through expert application of periodontal therapy and digital radiography. Known for exceptional teamwork and compassionate patient care, significantly improving patient comfort and trust. Proficient in Dentrix software and adept at multitasking, consistently delivering tailored, effective dental treatments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Bayside Family Dentistry
02.2017 - Current
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Utilized advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Increased patient trust and comfort, explaining procedures and answering questions with empathy and clarity.
Dental Hygienist
Grand Smile Dental
09.2016 - Current
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Perform SRP treatment followed by antimicrobial irrigation and Arestin placement.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments.
Dental Assistant
Dedicated Dental Services
08.2003 - 05.2013
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Education
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
NYCCT
Brooklyn, NY05.2013
Skills
- Ultrasonic / Piezo instrumentation
- Periodontal Therapy
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral Cancer Screening (Veloscope)
- Sealant Application
- Fluoride Treatments
- Whitening ZOOM/ GLO/ Custom Trays
- Digital Radiographs/ Intra Oral Images/ CBCT/ Panoramic
- SRP expertise
- Oral Impressions
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Caring and Compassionate
- Receptionist duties
- Dental Assistant
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- OSHA
- HIPAA
- CPR / BLS
- NITROUS OXIDE
- LOCAL ADMINISTRATION ANESTHESIA
- INFECTION CONTROL
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Georgian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Bayside Family Dentistry
02.2017 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Grand Smile Dental
09.2016 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dedicated Dental Services
08.2003 - 05.2013
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
NYCCT
- OSHA
- HIPAA
- CPR / BLS
- NITROUS OXIDE
- LOCAL ADMINISTRATION ANESTHESIA
- INFECTION CONTROL
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