Maria Hernandez B.
Orlando
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist with several years of experience caring for patients (adults and children) dental care. Enthusiastic and team-oriented, seeking to take the next career step with a growing dental office.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Your Oviedo Dentist
Oviedo
06.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Amaury Valle, DMD.
Orlando
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough dental cleanings and patient assessments at a leading dental practice.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques effectively, including brushing and flossing techniques, to maintain optimal oral health.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, and sterilize dental instruments before each procedure.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits efficiently.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Managed patient records using digital systems to ensure accurate documentation.
- Monitored inventory of dental supplies and placed orders as needed for operations.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary, such as root planing.
- I took an impression and scanned for whitening treatment and another procedure.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Assisted dentists during restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, fillings, implants.
Education
Doctor of Medical Dentistry - Dentistry
Central University of Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela12-2001
Skills
- Dental radiography and intraoral/extraoral photography
- Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Periodontal charting and digital record management
- Patient education and oral health assessments
- Effective communication, bilingual in English and Spanish
- Administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide monitoring
- Dental software like Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and Open Dental proficiency
- Material handling and supplies inventory
- Make treatment plan, appointment scheduling and collect payments
Certification
- Dental Hygienist Registered in Florida (July 2021).
-Administer local Anesthesia (2023).
-Dental Assistant registered in Florida (March 2019).
-CPR (May 2025).
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Your Oviedo Dentist
06.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Amaury Valle, DMD.
09.2021 - Current
Doctor of Medical Dentistry - Dentistry
Central University of Venezuela