Shanyne Ann Gatla
Elmont
Summary
A passionate Dental Hygienist aiming to gain the utmost experience in rendering quality dental hygiene services through the promotion of oral health and patient education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Underbite Dental Management
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed dental prophylaxis and/or scaling & root planing procedures in accordance to patient's overall health and needs
- Enhanced patient experience by addressing concerns, explaining procedures in a professional manner, and ensuring comfort throughout appointments
- Educated patients on optimal oral hygiene care and provided personalized home care instructions
- Maintained professional relationships with patients to ensure compliance with routine dental visits
Student Dental Hygienist
Plaza College Community Dental Clinic
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided comprehensive dental hygiene services to 37 community patients in accordance with the college's dental hygiene program requirements
- Performed effective scaling and root planing procedures including periodontal maintenance to verify appropriate disease control and stability
- Completed periodontal rotation focusing on advanced scaling techniques for complex periodontal cases
- Implemented current standards of dental hygiene throughout appointments while satisfying patient needs
Dental Assistant
Group Health Dental
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Implemented infection control standards before, during, and after patient care
- Exposed diagnostic intraoral and extraoral radiographs consistent with all guidelines for patient safety
- Applied four-handed dentistry to ensure a stable workflow in delivering optimal oral care to patients
Cashier
Restaurant Associates
12.2012 - 04.2018
- Maintained high standards of customer service and hospitality during high volume operations
- Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints
- Mastered POS system for proper processing of cash or credit card transactions
Education
Associate of Science -
Plaza College
Forest Hills, NY12.2021
The New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
Long Island City, NY08.2017
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Academy of Dasmarinas, Inc.
Philippines03.2011
Skills
- Preventive Dental Hygiene Services
- Digital/Conventional Radiography
- Dentrix/Dexis/Open Dental Software proficinency
- Oral cancer screening
- Treatment Planning
Licensure Certification
- Dental Hygiene License, 04/01/25
- Dental Anesthesia License
- Mandated Reporter Training
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Underbite Dental Management
05.2022 - 01.2024
Student Dental Hygienist
Plaza College Community Dental Clinic
01.2021 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant
Group Health Dental
08.2018 - 03.2020
Cashier
Restaurant Associates
12.2012 - 04.2018
Associate of Science -
Plaza College
The New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Academy of Dasmarinas, Inc.
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