Kayla Burkle
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 5+ years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mountain View Dental and Orthodontics
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
Clinical Instructor
DACC Dental Hygiene Program
Las Cruces, NM
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
Education
Associates Of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM05.2019
Skills
- Diode laser
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Sealant application
- Local anesthesia administration
- Digital radiographs
Certification
Local Anasthesia
Diode Laser
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
DACC Dental Hygiene Program
03.2021 - 12.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mountain View Dental and Orthodontics
Associates Of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Dona Ana Community College