Nina Salinas
5910 Fenway Dr,TX
Summary
Dedicated Dental Hygienist with expertise in ultrasonic instrumentation and patient education, previously at Corpus Christi General and Implant Dentistry. Successfully improved patient outcomes through tailored periodontal maintenance and effective oral cancer screenings, fostering a proactive approach to preventive care and enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Corpus Christi General and Implant Dentistry
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough dental cleanings and assessments to maintain patient oral health.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Utilized digital radiography systems for accurate diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Managed patient records efficiently using dental practice management software.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe clinic environment.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings during routine dental exams, resulting in early detection of potential issues.
Dental Hygienist
Shine Dental Recruitment
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2024 - Current
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2024
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Periodontal maintenance
- Periodontal evaluation
- Digital radiographs
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Treatment Planning
- Preventive oral health education
- Fluoride treatments
- Dental prophylaxis
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dental charting
- Dental radiography
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Patient management
- Preventive dentistry
Certification
- CPR BLS training
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Corpus Christi General and Implant Dentistry
08.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Shine Dental Recruitment
07.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Del Mar College