Natalie Pimentel, RDH

Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, periodontal treatment, and oral health education and instruction. Complete thorough assessments and document patient dental conditions, conduct screenings, and assist in treatment planning. Collaborate closely with periodontists and dental assistants to ensure optimal patient care.

• Serve as lead Dental Hygienist, providing proper training, growth and mentorship.
• Ensure that collaboration and quality care is consistent amongst all providers.
• Help develop hygiene protocols.
• Perform thorough and tailored dental cleanings.
• Conduct periodontal treatment procedures, including scaling and root planing, placement of subgingival antibiotics, irrigation and I&Ds.
• Deliver personalized, effective oral health education to patients, resulting in improved oral hygiene practices and sustainable periodontal health.
• Administer local anesthesia
• Take necessary dental radiographs to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Administer nitrous oxide as needed for patient comfort.
• Implement effective periodontal maintenance programs for patients, resulting in improved periodontal health
• Assist in the implementation of infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and clean clinical environment
• Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
• Continuously update professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
• Coordinate hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
• Assisst the front office in efficient and productive scheduling.
• Communicated with referring offices to ensure collaborative and optimum patient care.

• Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
• Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
• Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
• Performed prophylactic dental cleanings, periodontal maintenance cleanings and scaling and root planing.
• Worked with assisted hygiene to see 10 pts/day.
• Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.

• Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
• Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
• Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
• Performed prophylactic dental cleanings, periodontal maintenance cleanings and scaling and root planing.
• Worked with assisted hygiene to see 10 pts/day.
• Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
• Assisted the doctor during procedures when needed.
• Answered phone calls and assisted with patient scheduling.

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Upheld the strict standards of Quality, friendliness and cleanliness of the store.
• Managed as many as 25 associates per shift in a fast paced and team oriented environment.
• Understood and adhered to state and federal labor laws.
• Minimized waste on labor and products to produce maximum profit without sacrificing quality.
• Addressed and resolved customer complaints.
• Trained and developed associates.
• Conducted interviews and hired associates
• Conducted effective and efficient store meetings
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for associates and customers.