Katherine Rabino
Summary
Highly skilled Registered Dental Hygienist with 14 years experience in dentistry and experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Have hygiene experience since 2021. Seeking the opportunity in a dental practice to utilize my knowledge and skills to provide preventative and comprehensive care as a dental hygienist.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dentists Of Whittier
Whittier, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Execute all RDH required functions at or above expectations
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
- Complete all assessment which include X-rays, Full Mouth Probing, Calculus Detection and Plaque Index
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings, educating and counseling patients on their hygiene status, proper oral hygiene care, toothbrush techniques, fluoride treatment, nutritional counseling, and tobacco cessation
- Preform all cleanings such as Prophylaxis, Scaling and Root Planning, Gross Debridement, Gingival scaling
- Proficient in Local Anesthesia, Cetacaine application, Ultrasonic Scaler, Arestin, Fluoride Tx, Sealants, Whitening, Laser Decontamination, Irrigation, Nitrous Oxide, Saliva Testing, Soft Tissue Curettage
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Exceeded sales expectation for monthly RDH goals through SRP diagnosis, use of adjective therapies and in office sales products
Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist
Kord Dentistry And Orthodontics
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Long term temp to cover Fridays
- All RDH functions as above
Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Long term temp to cover Fridays
- All RDH Functions as above
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pacific Dental Services
Orange County Region
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Offices: Anaheim Modern Dentistry, Yorba Linda Dental Group, Stanton Smiles Dentistry
- Promoted to Hygiene Ambassador for PDS (July 2022), which involved training new hires on company culture, adjunctive therapies, time management, financial and production awareness
- All RDH functions as above
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Inland Empire Region, CA
09.2010 - 01.2022
- Lead RDA for 6 years before attending hygiene school
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Preformed all RDA required functions at or above expectations
- Conducted full series of xrays within 12 mins. Panoramic and CBCT, fully skilled in Cerec Imaging and Designing. Assisted with Perio, Endo Ortho, and Oral Surgery Procedures.
- Ensure proper Infection control by Sanitizing trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA10.2021
Associate of Science - Math And Science
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA08.2020
Skills
Professional, experienced, resourceful, organized, efficient, able to multitask and prioritize diverse and heavy workflow, team player, works well under pressure, all while maintaining exemplary customer service
Certification
- RDH License - 34790 Expires Aug 2025
- Basic Life Support (BSL) Expires Sep 2024
- Local Anesthesia Certification
- Laser Certification
- Sealant Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
- Gingival Curettage Certification
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dentists Of Whittier
11.2022 - Current
Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist
Kord Dentistry And Orthodontics
06.2022 - 11.2022
Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist
02.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pacific Dental Services
01.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
09.2010 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science - Math And Science
Riverside City College