Pamela P. Stracka, CRDH
Naples,FL
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with 40 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Expert at performing dental examinations, prophylaxis and patient education. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Suncoast Dental Center
04.1987 - Current
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and calculus buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.1983
Skills
- Perform Routine Prophylaxis
- Periodontal Therapy including Scaling and Root Planing
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Pain Control
- Patient Safety Proficiency
- Patient Assessments
- Fluoride Application
- Gum Disease Identification
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Anesthetic Administration
- Patient Communication
- Update Records
- Patient Education
- X-Raying Procedures
- Dental Radiography
Affiliations
American Dental Hygienists Association
Certification
- Local Anesthesia Certification course completed September 2020
Golf, travel, and astronomy
I enjoy golfing, socializing with friends, traveling, especially cruises, and have an amateur interest in astronomy.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Suncoast Dental Center
04.1987 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Hudson Valley Community College
- Local Anesthesia Certification course completed September 2020
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