Karol Garcia Hire
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygienist skilled in oral health education and digital radiography. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring a safe clinical environment through rigorous infection control protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Collective Dentistry
Brookshire, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive dental cleanings and assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Utilized digital radiography to capture and analyze dental images efficiently.
- Implemented infection control protocols to uphold a safe clinical environment.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tomball Smiles Dentistry
Tomball, TX
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure seamless patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Renken Dentistry
Georgetown, TX
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Temple College
Temple, TX05-2023
Associate of Science - General Studies
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2020
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal assessment
- Sealant application
- Oral cancer screening
- Digital radiographs
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Oral health education
- Dental prophylaxis
- Dental disease management
- Nitrous oxide sedation monitoring
- Fluoride treatment
- Laser Certified
Certification
- Laser certified
- Nitrous Monitor Certification
Community Service
- Smart Smiles- provided dental cleanings and oral hygiene education to elementary and middle schools children in Burnet, TX.
- Body of Christ Dental Clinic- provided dental cleanings, digital radiographs, and oral hygiene education to people with low income and no assess to dental care.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Collective Dentistry
11.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tomball Smiles Dentistry
02.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Dental Hygienist
Renken Dentistry
06.2023 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Temple College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Lone Star College