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Shanice Valdes

Pembroke Pines,FL

Summary

Skilled Dental Hygienist with experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Expert at performing dental examinations, prophylaxis and much more. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Allen Dental
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
  • Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
  • Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.

Dental Hygienist

Temp me (GoTu) Agency
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
  • Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
  • Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
  • Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction rates.
  • Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
  • Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

CDA

Junior smiles
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Was employed as an expanded function pediatric dental assistant
  • Cared for patients working alongside the dentist with restorative procedures, exposed radiographs, prophylaxis, sealants, and also patient record keeping and sterilization.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

CDA

Pediatric dental specialist
06.2016 - 04.2020
  • Was employed as an expanded function pediatric dental assistant
  • Cared for patients working alongside the dentist with restorative procedures, exposed radiographs, prophylaxis, and also patient record keeping and sterilization.

Education

A.S Degree - Dental Hygiene

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
04.2023

Certification Dental Assisting -

Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, FL
04.2016

Skills

  • Infection control
  • Four-handed dentistry
  • Local anesthetic
  • Patient data gathering
  • Medical records management
  • Prophylaxis / SRP
  • Impression
  • Radiographs
  • Computer skills (Eaglesoft)
  • CPR certified
  • Sealants
  • Silver diamine fluoride
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Chairside whitening
  • Oral Cancer Screening

Leadership Experience

PHI Theta kappa Delta Honors society

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Allen Dental
04.2024 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Temp me (GoTu) Agency
01.2024 - Current

CDA

Junior smiles
01.2019 - 05.2020

CDA

Pediatric dental specialist
06.2016 - 04.2020

A.S Degree - Dental Hygiene

Miami Dade College

Certification Dental Assisting -

Atlantic Technical College

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