Melissa Gerardo
Registered Dental Hygienist
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced Dental Hygienist with 27 years of expertise in all aspects of dental management. Effective communicator with success in teaching patients and community about oral hygiene and care. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, like tooth decay and oral cancer, in early stages and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RDH Faculty
Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry
Loma Linda , CA
2013.08 - 2020.03
- Monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educated dental students on importance of demonstrating proper oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing to their patients.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Axium.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Registered Dental Assistant
Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry
Loma Linda , CA
2003.02 - 2010.07
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Helped dentists in busy 6 chair dental clinic setting, complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Used Axium to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Loma Linda, CA06.2012
Skills
- Root Planing
- Periodontics
- Team Meetings
- Nutrition Counseling
- Infection Control Procedures
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Documenting Patient History
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- HIPAA Awareness Training Certification
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Anesthetic Administration
Timeline
RDH Faculty
Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry
2013.08 - 2020.03
Registered Dental Assistant
Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry
2003.02 - 2010.07
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
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