Open Dental 5 years of experience
Marion Thalia Rivero
Registered Dental Hygienist
Miami,FL
Summary
My main goal is to be productive while educating patients about the unique nature of their oral health as well as to provide preventive care that can empower them to make their own informed choices towards health in the future.
Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist with over 5 years' experience in providing high-quality preventive care, educating patients on oral health, and offering specialized periodontal treatments. Fluent in English and Spanish, I bring a unique perspective with my background as a Dentist from Venezuela with 15 years' experience, further enhancing my diagnostic skills and patient care approach. Committed to achieving excellent patient outcomes through compassionate care, advanced techniques, and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Language
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Ideal Smiles Dental Care
Hollywood, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services including X-rays, iTero scanning, intraoral pictures, prophylaxis, scaling, root planning, and fluoride treatments for patients
- Perform periodontal charting and advanced evaluations for patients with periodontal disease
- Collaborate with dentists to develop personalized treatment plans and implement preventive care strategies
- Administer local anesthesia and use therapeutic agents such as Arestin and Chlorhexidine for patient comfort and effective care
- Educate patients on the importance of oral hygiene and provide tailored oral care instructions
- Maintain a high level of patient satisfaction and consistent positive reviews
- Mentored junior hygienists, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their skills.
- Improved patient retention rates by providing exceptional customer service during appointments and phone interactions.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing concerns promptly.
- Contributed to practice growth by consistently delivering high-quality care that led to increased patient referrals.
Temporary Dental Hygienist
Dental Options PA
North Miami, FL
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided full range of dental hygiene services, including cleaning, prophylaxis, and patient education
- Assisted with digital radiography and periodontal charting in collaboration with the dental team
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
General Dentist
Centro Odonto-Medico Prince
Venezuela
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Provided general dental care including diagnostics, treatment planning, restorative procedures, and patient management
- Led preventive programs and treatments, educating patients on oral hygiene and disease prevention
- Managed a full caseload of patients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention
Professor/Instructor in Endodontics
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Venezuela
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Taught Endodontics to dental students, providing hands-on guidance and expertise
- Developed curriculum and materials for various courses in dental science and endodontics
Dental Hygienist
Centro Odonto-Medico Prince
Venezuela
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted in periodontal treatment, scaling, and root planning, and provided preventive care to patients
- Delivered education on proper oral hygiene and maintenance of healthy teeth and gums
Education
Registered Dental Hygienist - undefined
01.2019
Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists - undefined
01.2020
Doctor of Dental Surgery - undefined
01.2009
Skills
Result driven
Deadline oriented
Problem solving
Critical thinking
High attention to detail
Quick learner
Ability to follow instructions
Adaptability
Eager to acquire new skills
Punctual
Responsible
Organized
Dental Procedures
Patient Care
Product Promotion & Sales
Technology & Software
Communication
Infection Control
Leadership & Collaboration
Oral hygiene instruction
Periodontal therapy
HIPAA regulations
Intraoral imaging
Ultrasonic scaling
Patient scheduling
OSHA standards
Local anesthesia
Fluoride treatment
Treatment Planning
Instrument sterilization
Sealant application
Teeth whitening
Local anesthesia administration
Root planning and scaling expertise
Dental radiography
Digital radiographs
Patient education and prophylaxis
Periodontal evaluation
Preventive oral health education
Patient relationship building
Infection control
Patient safety proficiency
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
CPR certification
Open Dental Software
Accomplishments
- Dental Hygiene License
- Local Anesthesia Certified
- CPR Certification
- OSHA training
- Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist with over 5 years’ experience in providing high-quality preventive care, educating patients on oral health, and offering specialized periodontal treatments
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Committed to achieving excellent patient outcomes through compassionate care, advanced techniques, and effective communication.
- Educated patients about treatments to reduce anxiety and reluctance to treatment.
- Effective team collaboration, and excellent patient rapport with consistent positive reviews.
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveSoftware
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist - Ideal Smiles Dental Care
05.2021 - Current
Temporary Dental Hygienist - Dental Options PA
04.2021 - 05.2021
General Dentist - Centro Odonto-Medico Prince
01.2009 - 01.2017
Professor/Instructor in Endodontics - Universidad Central de Venezuela
01.2009 - 01.2016
Dental Hygienist - Centro Odonto-Medico Prince
01.2006 - 01.2009
Miami Dade College - Registered Dental Hygienist,
Miami Dade College - Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists,
Universidad Central de Venezuela - Doctor of Dental Surgery,
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