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Reyna Patel

Chandler,AZ

Summary

Dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist with 25 years of clinical experience seeking to transition into an affiliated practice or collaborative hygiene role to advance my career. Having thrived in diverse office settings, I am eager to expand access to preventive oral health care in community and underserved settings through independent or affiliated hygiene services, patient education, and collaborative dentist agreements. My Proven expertise supports broader public health initiatives by increasing preventative care availability and facilitating referrals for restorative needs

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co Founder Of Non Profit Charity

Care Kit Outreach
Chandler, AZ
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed outreach strategies to enhance community engagement and service awareness.
  • Collaborated with organizations Circle the City, Aris Foundation, Control Alt+Delete, Operation Gratitude, A New Leaf, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House
  • Distributed over 3000 care kits, 500 Journal kits, 400 craft kits
  • Coordinated logistics for Care kit distribution events, ensuring timely delivery to underserved populations.
  • Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to expand resource availability and support services.
  • Analyzed feedback from community members to improve program offerings and customize care kits
  • Led fundraising campaigns, securing essential funding for service expansion and sustainability efforts.
  • Oversaw team performance, providing guidance and mentorship to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Chandler Implants and Periodontics
Chandler
2024 - Current

comprehensive health and oral assessments and screenings to identify periodontal disease and other dental conditions.

  • preventive care strategies, educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and techniques of individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
  • Utilize digital radiography and other diagnostic tools to enhance accuracy in treatment planning and execution.
  • Maintain meticulous records of patient treatments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
  • Collaborate with dental team members to improve workflow efficiency and enhance patient care experiences.
  • Provide Periodontal therapy with scaling and root planing, curettage, and irrigation
  • Laser assisted periodontal therapy
  • Schedule appropriate recall appointments
  • Deliver compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
  • Continuously update professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
  • Administer local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
  • Caring for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
  • Counseling patients on nutritional choices impacting their oral health while developing customized dietary recommendations based on individual needs.
  • Applying Fluoride
  • Participate in community outreach events promoting hygiene health by distributing Care kits with essential hygiene products

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01-2001

Skills

  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Digital radiographs
  • Periodontal therapy
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Medical history review and medication management
  • Dental disease management
  • OSHA and infection control adherence
  • Fluoride treatment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Nitrous oxide sedation
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Oral health education
  • Geriatric dentistry
  • Caries assessment
  • History documentation
  • Laser Periodontal Therapy

Certification

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist with Local Anesthesia Certification
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Radiology Certified
  • Laser certification for soft tissue management

Timeline

Co Founder Of Non Profit Charity

Care Kit Outreach
04.2024 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Chandler Implants and Periodontics
2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Northern Arizona University