Shae Valdez
Alliance,NE
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with 2 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume dental office. Expert at performing dental examinations, prophylaxis and scaling and root planing. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Horizon West Dental Of Alliance
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs, cleaned teeth, and provided proper home care.
- Completed oral cancer screenings using EO/ IO technique.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and scheduling appointments.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
- Administered anesthetic for periodontal patients as well as the Dr.'s patients to help Dr. stay on track.
- Served as a mentor for new dental hygienists, sharing knowledge and best practices to help them excel in their roles.
- Trained in diode laser for laser bacterial reduction, laser assisted periodontal therapy, whitening, desensitizing, treatment of aphthous ulcers, herpetic lesions, peri-implantitis, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction via photobiomodulation.
- Performed blood draw to prepare PRF membrane to accelerate healing for dental implants.
Dental Shadowing
Dr.Giles
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Sterilized instruments, aided in the set up and tear down of operatory units, assisted in dental prophylaxis, stocked units and shelves
- Observed root canals, fillings, temporary crowns, tooth extractions, apicoectomies, and crown preps
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Gering, NE05.2022
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal Therapy
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Sealant Application
- Patient Education
- Patient relationship building
- Infection Control
- Digital Radiographs
- Treatment Planning
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Awards
Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler- given to a student that demonstrates outstanding clinical skills.
References
Dr. Eleni Collis
- cell: 775-750-5957
- office: 308-762-1990
Gabrielle Woehrle
- 308-651-0987
Lisa Moravec
- 402-677-9170
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Horizon West Dental Of Alliance
05.2022 - 07.2024
Dental Shadowing
Dr.Giles
06.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Nebraska Medical Center
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