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Kristy Montano

Pinole,CA

Summary

Motivated and team player dental hygienist with experience in a high-volume dental office. Skilled at performing dental examinations, prophylaxis, soft tissue management, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide sedation and laser bacterial reduction. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working efficiently to stay on schedule while strictly adhering to HIPPA regulations.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Top Pinole Dental, Azadeh Hosseini DDS
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provide thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
  • Digital radiographs and intra-oral photos.
  • Implement infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
  • Administer local anesthesia.
  • Utilize ultrasonic scaling devices during routine maintenance and SRP treatments.
  • Screenings for oral cancer using Oral ID.
  • Maintain accurate records using Open Dental electronic charting.
  • Scheduled appointments.
  • Sterilized all instruments and maintained dental operatory.

Registered Dental Hygienist / RDAEF

Benicia Family Dentistry
06.1989 - 12.2003
  • Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings, SRP/STM treatments, digital radiographs, intra-oral photos, OCS, and periodontal assessments.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
  • Assisted dentists by placing gingival retraction cord, final impressions, appliance fabrication, adjust and cement indirect restorations, place, contour, finish and adjust direct restorations, size and fit endodontic master and accessory points.
  • Administered local anesthesia as needed for both dental procedures and SRP treatments.
  • Applied preventative materials such as fluoride and pit and fissure sealants.
  • Maintained accurate records by documenting patient data in Dentrix software.
  • Laser bacterial reduction.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA

Associate of Arts - Dental Assisting

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

High School Diploma -

Pinole Valley High School
Pinole, CA

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Open Dental / Dentrix Software
  • Intra-Oral Imaging / Digital Radiographs
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Local Anesthetic / Nitrous Oxide Sedation
  • SRP / Soft Tissue Management
  • Dental Prophylaxis / Ultrasonic Scaling
  • Laser Certified

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Top Pinole Dental, Azadeh Hosseini DDS
05.2024 - 04.2025

Registered Dental Hygienist / RDAEF

Benicia Family Dentistry
06.1989 - 12.2003

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Santa Rosa Junior College

Associate of Arts - Dental Assisting

Diablo Valley College

High School Diploma -

Pinole Valley High School

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