Nadia Cardenas, RDH
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Adept Pediatric Dental Hygienist with over 10 years experience in a pediatric dental office; proficient in scaling and root planing and renowned for exceptional child behavior management. Dedicated to continue providing excellent dental care to the underserved community I have served since beginning my career.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Island Pediatric Dentistry
Nassau County
08.2024 - Current
- Preformed in-depth intraoral and extra oral examinations including head and neck exam, cancer screenings, oral health screenings, occlusion classification, dental and periodontal charting
- Preformed removal of hard and soft tissue deposits, including scaling and root planing using hand instruments, prophy cups and cavitron in pediatric population
- Provided fluoride varnish and dental sealants in both primary and permanent dentition for pediatric population to decrease probability of dental decay
- Educated both patient and guardian on dental hygiene and proper brushing/flossing techniques to improve oral health outcomes
- Aided in the treatment planning of patients by taking, impressions and dental x-rays and reviewing findings with providing doctor
- Assisted with infection control protocol by sterilizing instruments and turning over dental units to keep excellent hygiene standards
- Extensively reviewed nutrition and educated patient about caries risk
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Woodhull Hospital
New York
01.2015 - Current
- Assisted pediatric dental residents and attendings in hospital setting for all aspects of pediatric dentistry including, taking x-rays, charting, patient management, restorative procedures, surgical procedures
- Aided pediatric dental department in educating underserved population with the aim to improve oral health disparities
Dental Hygienist
Smiles and Grins
Manhattan
10.2024 - Current
- Preformed intraoral and extra oral examinations, head and neck exams, cancer screenings, oral health screenings, dental and periodontal charting
- Obtained medical history of patients including taking detailed medical history and performing blood pressure screenings on medically complex patients
- Primarily performed adult prophylaxis and Scaling and Root planing on patients with calculus and deep periodontal pockets and periodontal disease
- Reviewed oral hygiene techniques and performed nutritional counseling
- Took digital x-rays of patient for proper treatment planning
- Assisted with infection control protocol by sterilizing instruments and turning over dental units to keep excellent hygiene standards
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Happy Smiles Pediatric Dental
Manhattan
10.2024 - Current
- Preformed in-depth intraoral and extra oral examinations including head and neck exam, cancer screenings, oral health screenings, dental and periodontal charting and helping dental staff review
- Preformed removal of hard and soft tissue deposits, including scaling and root planing using hand instruments, prophy cups and cavitron in pediatric population
- Provided fluoride varnish and dental sealants in both primary and permanent dentition for pediatric population to decrease probability of dental decay
- Educated both patient and guardian on the importance of nutrition, dental hygiene and proper brushing/flossing techniques to improve oral health outcomes
- Aided in the treatment planning of patients by taking, impressions and dental x-rays and reviewing findings with providing doctor
- Assisted with infection control protocol by sterilizing instruments and turning over dental units to keep excellent hygiene standards
Dental Hygienist
Tend
Williamsburg
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Preformed intraoral and extra oral examinations, head and neck exams, cancer screenings, oral health screenings, dental and periodontal charting
- Obtained medical history of patients including taking detailed medical history and performing blood pressure screenings on medically complex patients
- Primarily performed adult prophylaxis and Scaling and Root planing on patients with calculus and deep periodontal pockets and periodontal disease
- Reviewed oral hygiene techniques and performed nutritional counseling
- Took digital x-rays of patient for proper treatment planning
- Assisted with infection control protocol by sterilizing instruments and turning over dental units to keep excellent hygiene standards
Education
Dental Hygiene
New York College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Borough Community College of Manhattan
Skills
- Dental prophylaxis
- Pediatric dentistry
- Scaling and root planing
- Dental sealants
- Fluoride treatment
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Topical and local anesthesia
- Digital radiography
- Behavior guidance techniques
- Child behavior management
- Fluent in Spanish
Certificateslicenses
- Registered Dental Hygienist in New York State
- Basic Life Supports Certified
- New York State Dental Hygienist Local Anesthesia Certification
- New York State Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Certification
- New York State Mandate Report for Child Abuse and Maltreatment
References
- Dr. Sumitra Golikeri, Director of Woodhull Hospital Pediatric Dental Program, 201-888-7604, Sumitra.Golikeri@nychhc.org
- Dr. Kevin Benjumea, Owner of Island Pediatric Dental, 646-249-4121, Benjumek@nychhc.org
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Tend
11.2024 - 11.2024
Dental Hygienist
Smiles and Grins
10.2024 - Current
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Happy Smiles Pediatric Dental
10.2024 - Current
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Island Pediatric Dentistry
08.2024 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Woodhull Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Dental Hygiene
New York College of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Borough Community College of Manhattan
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