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Merla Romero

New Bedford,MA

Summary

Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Bright Dents Of Dartmouth
323 State Rd, North Dartmouth
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing

Registered Dental Hygienist

Advanced Dental Spa
140 Dartmouth St , New Bedford
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.

Dental Assistant

Greater New Bedford Community Dental Center
New Bedford, MA
08.2016 - 07.2022
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make dentures and partial prosthetics
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Education

Bachelor - Dental Hygiene

Vermont State University
Montpelier, VT
05.2025

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech
New Bedford, MA
05.2016

Skills

  • Active Listing and Communication
  • Advising Patients
  • Procedure Support
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Local anesthesia administration

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Advanced Dental Spa
02.2023 - 06.2023

Registered Dental Hygienist

Bright Dents Of Dartmouth
11.2022 - 08.2024

Dental Assistant

Greater New Bedford Community Dental Center
08.2016 - 07.2022

Bachelor - Dental Hygiene

Vermont State University

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Bristol Community College

High School Diploma -

Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech
Merla Romero