Selena Torres
Houston,USA
Summary
Dental hygiene professional seeking a full-time clinical position focused on delivering preventive care, periodontal therapy, and patient-centered oral health services
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated follow-up interviews for a clinical trial integrating homelessness diversion services into emergency department discharge workflows
- Tracked and documented participant incentive distribution and outcome data using REDCap to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Collaborated with the research team to analyze health and housing outcomes and support ongoing protocol improvements
Patient Navigator
Christus Santa Rosa: The Children's Hospital of San Antonio
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Supported Medicaid and Medicare patient populations by addressing social determinants of health to improve care coordination and health outcomes
- Conducted surveys and interviews with parents during clinical and emergency department visits to identify medical and social needs
- Provided individualized patient and family education related to domestic violence, transportation, food insecurity, utility assistance, and housing instability
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jon Greene DDS
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted dentist during extraction procedures, including operatory setup/breakdown and instrument sterilization following infection-control protocols
- Conducted patient consultations by obtaining medical histories, explaining treatment plans and prescriptions, providing bilingual (English/Spanish) instructions, and securing informed consent
- Completed post-operative follow-up calls to assess healing, address patient concerns, and reinforce after-care instructions
- Developed and delivered training presentations for interns and volunteers and supervised 1–5 interns while contributing to team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
Education
Certification in Dental Hygiene -
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
Houston, Tx05.2026
Masters of Public Health - undefined
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Houston, Tx08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Tx12.2018
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Fluoride treatment and sealant application
- Patient management
- Oral health education
Professional Summary
Dental hygiene professional with a strong foundation in clinical care and patient management, offering comprehensive cleanings, periodontal therapy, and patient-centered education with effective teamwork and clear communication
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Laser Therapy Certified
- Local Anesthesia Certified
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
Affiliations
- American Dental Hygienists' Association
- TDHA Scholarship Recipient 2025
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
10.2023 - 06.2024
Dental Assistant
Dr. Jon Greene DDS
06.2021 - 08.2021
Patient Navigator
Christus Santa Rosa: The Children's Hospital of San Antonio
03.2019 - 04.2023
Masters of Public Health - undefined
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Certification in Dental Hygiene -
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry