STEPHANIE ALDRETE, RDH
Summary
I became a dental hygienist to establish positive relationships and promote health education to all. I prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with my patients and other dental professionals. I excel in maintaining a well-organized workspace and workflow to ensure efficiency and precision in patient care delivery. This ability enables me to provide high-quality dental hygiene care while promoting a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Taft College Dental Hygiene Program
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized oral hygiene education.
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Promoting awareness about the importance of oral health care at community events.
- Performed periodontal charting efficiently, monitoring patient progress over time and making recommendations as needed.
Bank Teller
Mission Bank
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
Scheduling Coordinator
American Kids Sports Center
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Proactively identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency and profitability.
- Worked with manager and supervisor to plan and coordinate production schedules.
- Communicated scheduling changes to staff members, implementing proof-of-receipt to reduce errors.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Taft College
Taft, CA05.2024
Associate of Science - Life Science
Taft College
Taft, CA05.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Allied Health
Taft College
Taft, CA05.2021
Skills
- Prioritize patient safety and comfort by employing best practices in local anesthesia administration throughout dental hygiene treatments
- Collaborate with patients to develop personalized oral hygiene routines that fit their lifestyle and promote long-term dental wellness
- Safely operate ultrasonic scaling equipment to effectively debride tooth surfaces and periodontal pockets, reducing bacterial load and mitigating the risk of gum disease
- Execute precise digital radiography techniques to capture comprehensive images for dental diagnosis and treatment planning, ensuring thorough patient care
- Conduct comprehensive oral cancer screenings to detect early signs of malignancy
- Collaborate effectively with dentists and other dental professionals to assess patients' oral health needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student
Taft College Dental Hygiene Program
08.2022 - 05.2024
Bank Teller
Mission Bank
05.2021 - 08.2023
Scheduling Coordinator
American Kids Sports Center
08.2018 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Taft College
Associate of Science - Life Science
Taft College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts Allied Health
Taft College
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