Lakietra Lopez, RDH
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Quick-learning Dental Hygienist with attention to detail and strong foundation in science. Motivated to build career in industry to help patients improve dental health and overall wellness. Dependable in handling support tasks to keep patient flow moving.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Overall experience
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
04.2024 - Current
- Took classroom training into field through supervised patient care experiences.
- Learned how to communicate with patients to reduce anxiety and improve patient comfort.
- Restocked examination stations with supplies such as clips, complimentary toothbrushes and floss.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Sanitized dental equipment between uses and replaced disposable covers.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Managed dental records and entered information using dentrix to keep important patient information on file.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Studied work of fully qualified hygienists to learn proper cleaning, examination and treatment techniques.
- Conducted dental cleanings
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
Dental Hygienist
Jefferson Dental Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene (Prerequisite)
Temple College
Temple, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
San Antonio, TX09.2023
Skills
- Patient Education
- Dental Scaling
- Soft Tissue Management
- Treatment Planning
- Periodontal Treatment
- X-Raying Procedures
- Oral Impressions
- Instrument Sterilization
- First Aid and CPR
- Tooth Whitening
- Patient Charting
- Teeth Cleaning
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Needs Assessment
- HIPAA Awareness Training Certification
- Sealant Application
- Digital Radiographs
- Infection Control
- Dental Disease Treatment
- Oral Health Management
- Fluoride Application
- Stain Removal
- Gum and Tooth Examination
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Gum Disease Identification
- Dental Health Promotion
Education and Training
Concorde career college- Associate in Applied Science.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
04.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Jefferson Dental Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene (Prerequisite)
Temple College
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Dental Assistant
Overall experience