Kendall Nascimento
Plano,Texas
Summary
Law school applicant with over 10 years of dental care experience. Quick-thinking team worker who excels in a faced faced environment. I seek to apply the communication and multifaceted patient care skills that I have obtained over my extensive career as a dental hygienist to excelling as a future attorney.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dental Designs Of Las Vegas
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Dental Hygienist
Forte Implant Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided dental hygiene care to busy practice specializing in implants and full mouth rehabilitation cases
- Experience with all on 4 appliances, dental implants and removable prosthesis
- Ability to work with a population of elderly and medically challenged patients.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and oral irrigation.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kososki Dental
11.2019 - 09.2023
- Insurance claim follow up and processing of insurance appeals
- Highly experienced in communicating with insurance companies verbally and written
- Provided dental hygiene services to patients twice per week
- Ensured company hygienists scheduled to goal
- Ensured all employees and the office equipment up to date with current OSHA guidelines/training protocols.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Business Assistant
Willow Bend Dental
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Supported doctor’s diagnosis and scheduling to goal
- Facilitation of patient referrals and maintenance of dental records
- Insurance verification, claims processing, and accounts receivable duties
- Coordinated a team of 4-5 hygienist daily.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Dental Hygienist
Westwood Dental Esthetics
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Performed periodontal cleanings based on patient oral care needs
- Exposure of digital x-rays and assisted with front office scheduling and clerical duties.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in electronic record.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Suzan Vigil, D.D.S.
12.2014 - 06.2018
- Co-diagnose ailments with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans
- Accurate collection and recording of patient medical and dental histories
- Compete periodontal debridement including deep scaling and root planing using local anesthesia as needed.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Laurel Trotter, D.D.S.
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services including prophylaxis and periodontal scaling appointments
- Delivery of antimicrobial agents
- Maintenance of instruments and stock
- Office scheduling, confirmations, and patient check out.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Bijan Afar, D.D.S.
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Thorough debridement of hard/soft deposits and stain removal
- Placement of composite fillings, polish, and bite adjustment
- Gainined patient trust in order to increase patient oral home care motivation/compliance
- Detected disease by completing oral cancer screening and exposing digital radiographic series
- Maintained instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
Part Time Clinical Faculty: Division of Periodontology
University Of Southern California
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Didactic and clinical teaching in periodontal instrumentation techniques and oral hygiene instructions to undergraduate dental students.
- Evaluation and documentation of student progress both in written and verbal forms.
- Completion of grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments, and final exam assessments on a timely basis
- Student mentoring, professional leadership, and advising.
Assistant/Intern
Cohen Orthodontics
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies
- Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts
- Assisted both chair-side and with front office duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2014
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Business Administration
- Schedule Management
- Customer Service
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Patient Scheduling to meet production goals
- Long Term Relationship Building
Certification
- Basic Life Support and C.P.R. Certification
Nitrous Oxide and Laser Certified
California - Registered Dental Hygienist #28657
Texas - Registered Dental Hygienist #25282
Nevada - Registered Dental Hygienist #103062
Additional Information
Community Involvement
Volunteer: Dallas-Fort Worth – Currently visit DFW-area children’s hospitals approximately once a month
and pass out toys to the hospitalized children.
Neighborhood Mobile Clinic: Los Angeles - Participated in weekend oral health screening events and
provided oral care instructions to undeserved segments of the greater Los Angeles population.
Ayuda: Los Angeles - Provided comprehensive oral prophylaxis, fluoride application, and sealant placement
to both adult and pediatric patients. Chair-side assistance during restorative procedures and organization of
operational setup.
Union Rescue Mission Clinic: Los Angeles - Treated a wide range of medically-complex patients utilizing current techniques in dental hygiene care and pain management protocols. Utilized SRP techniques with hand instrumentation and provided dental health education to patients.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Dental Designs Of Las Vegas
09.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Forte Implant Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kososki Dental
11.2019 - 09.2023
Business Assistant
Willow Bend Dental
10.2018 - 10.2019
Dental Hygienist
Westwood Dental Esthetics
06.2017 - 06.2018
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Suzan Vigil, D.D.S.
12.2014 - 06.2018
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Bijan Afar, D.D.S.
12.2014 - 01.2018
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Laurel Trotter, D.D.S.
10.2014 - 06.2018
Part Time Clinical Faculty: Division of Periodontology
University Of Southern California
05.2014 - 12.2014
Assistant/Intern
Cohen Orthodontics
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Southern California
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