Teri Rodriguez
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with over 10 years of health care field experience along with 2+ years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Compassionate about providing proper care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust and rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Filliman Dental
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
- Performed laser tx
- Botox, filler
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Kelly Thompson Periodontist
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring efficient and successful treatment outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Parkville Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Established compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Served as leader for our Dental Hygiene team by overseeing supply orders, organized Lunch & Learns/meetings for entire office, maintained monthly duties.
Substitute Teacher
USD 500, USD 202
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Substitute Teacher - Fill in teachers for Kindergarten - 12th grade in two different districts, any subject, class room sizes 16-30.
Phlebotomist
The University Of Kansas Health System
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Collected and processed specimens/blood samples for testing.
- Team Lead-Trained new employees or students.
Toxicology Analyst, Phlebotomy
Quest Diagnostics
06.2007 - 04.2012
- Collected blood and fluid samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MOAssociate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concord Career College
Kansas City, MO10.2019
Associate of Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2015
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
Brighton, CO05.2006
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Non-surgical Periodontal/Adjunctive Therapy
- Digital Dental Radiography/Phosphorus Plates
- Oral Health Instruction
Certification
- TMJ, Botox, Fillers
- Laser Certified
- Kansas & Missouri RDH License
- CPR/AED
- Motivational Interviewing
- Phlebotomy
Volunteer
- MOMOM
- Team Smile
- Ronald McDonald House at Children's Mercy
- PTA Committee at Argentine Middle School
- Organize yearly Christmas sponsoring for families
- Toddler teacher at Church
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Filliman Dental
08.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Kelly Thompson Periodontist
03.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Parkville Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
12.2020 - 02.2023
Substitute Teacher
USD 500, USD 202
08.2015 - 05.2017
Phlebotomist
The University Of Kansas Health System
04.2012 - 06.2016
Toxicology Analyst, Phlebotomy
Quest Diagnostics
06.2007 - 04.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concord Career College
Associate of Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
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