Karina L. Guajardo, RDH
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Expert at performing dental examinations, prophylaxis and scaling and root planning. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Edson Martinez
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing costs by optimizing order frequency and amounts.
- Assisted dentists, hygienist, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure proper function and longevity of tools.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry in dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns, bridges, root canals, ortho, and implants.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Experience in full arch implant surgeries - Dr. Engle Institute
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Rodolfo Herrera Jr.
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
- Assisted dentists, hygienist, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Scheduling and insurance coordinator.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Southwest Texas Junior College
Del Rio, TX05.2020
Midland College
Midland, TX2020
High School Diploma -
Del Rio High School
Del Rio, TX06.2017
Skills
- Oral Health Assessment
- Prophylaxis
- Scaling and root planning
- Patient Scheduling
- Insurance verification
- Proficient in Patterson EagleSoft
- Supply Ordering
- Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society - 2019
- Historian for my dental hygiene class of 2024
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR certified
- Monitoring the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Edson Martinez
06.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Rodolfo Herrera Jr.
06.2017 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Del Mar College
Associate of Arts -
Southwest Texas Junior College
Midland College
High School Diploma -
Del Rio High School
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR certified
- Monitoring the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
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