MONICA SIERRA
Dental Hygienist
Summary
Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Florida with a strong clinical background as a General Dentist and Registered Dental Assistant. Over 8 years of experience in comprehensive dental care, including preventive, periodontal, and restorative treatments. Skilled in patient education, periodontal charting, radiographs, and working with both pediatric and adult patients in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant (RDA)
Imagine Dental and Orthodontics
08.2024 - Current
- Assist in general, pediatric, and orthodontic procedures in a high-volume practice w
- Perform periodontal charting and support hygiene and preventive treatments
- Assist with nitrous oxide administration while monitoring patient comfort and safety
- Provide chairside assistance during procedures involving general anesthesia
- Apply dental sealants under dentist supervision
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain strict infection control standards (OSHA & CDC)
- Ensure efficient workflow and patient readiness for procedures
- Open Dental ,scheduling, charting, patient records.
- Eaglesoft ,basic knowledge
General Dentist (Master in Geriatric Dentistry)
Polyclinic Vedado
07.2017 - 11.2022
- Provided comprehensive dental care including preventive, restorative, and periodontal treatments
- Performed diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management
- Treated pediatric and geriatric populations with complex needs
General Dentist
Juan Manuel Márquez Clinic
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Delivered comprehensive dental care including preventive, restorative, and periodontal treatments
- Performed diagnosis, treatment planning, and full case management
- Completed scaling and root planing, prophylaxis, and periodontal maintenance
- Managed complex geriatric cases with systemic conditions
- Educated patients to improve compliance and long-term oral health outcomes
- Built strong patient relationships, increasing trust and retention
- Treated pediatric patients with complex needs
General Dentist
Yuri Gómez Reinoso Clinic
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Performed comprehensive oral examinations and risk assessments
- Delivered preventive and restorative treatments, including prophylaxis and periodontal care
- Diagnosed dental conditions and developed treatment plans tailored to patient needs
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and disease prevention
- Managed patient flow in a high-demand clinical environment
Education
Doctor in Dental Medicine (DMD) -
University of Medical Sciences
La Havana, Cuba 09.2009 - 06.2014
Master's Degree On Geriatric Dentistry -
University of Medical Sciences
10.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Dental Assistant Program -
UT Health San Antonio
05.2025 - 06.2025
Dental Hygienist
Florida Department Of Health 03.2025 - 03.2026
Skills
- Dental Prophylaxis & Periodontal Therapy
- Periodontal Charting & Risk Assessment
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring & Patient Support
- Treatment Planning Infection Control (OSHA)
- Oral cancer screening
- Chairside Assistance during General Anesthesia Procedures
- Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
- Radiographs (FMX, Bitewings)
- Sealant application
- Ultrasonic instrumentation & Hand Instrumentation
- Pediatric, Adult & Geriatric Patient Care
- Patient Education & Case Presentation
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Florida (2026–2028)
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Texas (2024–2028)
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification( 1+ year experience)
- Dental Sealants Certification (1+ year experience)
- CPR BLS Certification.
- Polishing Certification
- Local Anesthesia Certification- In Progress
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant Program -
UT Health San Antonio
05.2025 - 06.2025
Dental Hygienist
03.2025 - 03.2026
Dental Assistant (RDA)
Imagine Dental and Orthodontics
08.2024 - Current
Master's Degree On Geriatric Dentistry -
University of Medical Sciences
10.2019 - 11.2021
General Dentist (Master in Geriatric Dentistry)
Polyclinic Vedado
07.2017 - 11.2022
General Dentist
Juan Manuel Márquez Clinic
11.2016 - 07.2017
General Dentist
Yuri Gómez Reinoso Clinic
09.2014 - 09.2016
Doctor in Dental Medicine (DMD) -
University of Medical Sciences
09.2009 - 06.2014