Renata Scheufen
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Proactive Dental Hygienist with comprehensive experience in maintaining sterile environments, providing compassionate chairside assistance, and educating patients on oral health. Skilled in periodontal therapy, infection control, and patient education. Bringing a strong dedication to improving patient comfort and supporting optimal dental care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist Volunteer
Grace Medical Home
10.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant Volunteer
Grace Medical Home
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported team members in maintaining a clean and sterile working environment, adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Participated in community outreach programs to provide free dental care services to underserved populations, promoting oral health awareness.
- Improved patient comfort by providing efficient and compassionate chairside assistance during dental procedures.
- Enhanced dentist's efficiency by preparing instruments, materials, and equipment for various treatments and procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Doctor in Dental Surgery (Periodontist)
Social Service of Commerce
01.2009 - 02.2016
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.
- Enhanced collaboration among healthcare team members for optimal patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
Periodontist
Private Practice
08.2003 - 01.2016
- Educated patients and families on home care, dental and oral health.
- Managed complex cases involving advanced periodontal disease, providing expert care that preserved natural teeth whenever possible.
- Prescribed and administered anesthetics and medications.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, contributing to long-term maintenance of periodontal health.
- Performed open flap debridement, hard and soft tissue crown lengthening, gingivectomies and other surgical periodontal procedures.
- Maintained a high standard of infection control protocols within the practice, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Evaluated patients and interpreted x-rays to identify issues and diagnose conditions.
- Improved overall oral health by performing surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments for gum disease.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Sao Paulo
BrazilSkills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal Therapy
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Sealant Application
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Periodontal maintenance
- Periodontal evaluation
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Preventive oral health education
- Fluoride Treatments
Certification
- CPR Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Hygienist Volunteer
Grace Medical Home
10.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant Volunteer
Grace Medical Home
10.2019 - 03.2020
Doctor in Dental Surgery (Periodontist)
Social Service of Commerce
01.2009 - 02.2016
Periodontist
Private Practice
08.2003 - 01.2016
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Sao Paulo
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