Viviana Hernandez
154 Vervain Avenue Davenport,FL
Summary
International dentist with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (2012) and over six years of experience as a registered dental hygienist in the U.S. healthcare system. Expertise encompasses all major dental specialties, including preventive, restorative, and pediatric dentistry. Proven ability to educate patients on oral health and build strong relationships, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Committed to ongoing professional development in the United States and contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care with cultural sensitivity and clinical excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Family Dentistry – Dr. Pranati Chokshi
Winter Garden, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
- Provide periodontal therapy, prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing.
- Perform soft tissue charting, patient education, and iTero scanning.
- Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
- Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
- Take denture impressions, and assist chairside.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following safety protocols set forth by the American Dental Association.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
- Part-time
Registered Dental Hygienist
New Age Dentistry – Dr. Oscar Rosario
Clermont, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Provide periodontal therapy, prophylaxis, scaling and root planning.
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide.
- Educate patients on hygiene, nutrition, and risk prevention.
- Assist with intraoral scans (Sirona), impressions, and scheduling.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and sterilization standards.
- Assist with scheduling, recall, and documentation.
- Use Sirona scanner and take denture impressions.
- Take digital radiographs (bitewings, periapicals, and panoramic radiographs).
- Perform PRP therapy and oral cancer screenings (Vizi-Lite).
- Full-Time
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Brilliant Smile at Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisted in general and cosmetic procedures.
- Fabricated temporaries, took radiographs, and managed sterilization.
- Captured radiographs; used Sirona scanner.
- Maintained operatory readiness and instrument sterilization.
- Supported charting, scheduling, and patient communication.
General Dentist
Dental Mission of Venezuela (Barrio Adentro)
Carabobo, Venezuela
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Completed restorative, endodontic, and prosthodontic procedures.
- Led community outreach and oral health education.
- Delivered comprehensive preventive services, including dental cleanings, sealants, fluoride applications, and post-treatment guidance.
- Managed dental emergencies and trauma.
- Led oral health education and collaborated with medical providers.
General Dentist
National Health System
Manicaragua, Cuba
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Delivered comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.
- Treated patients with special needs.
- Completed restorative, endodontic, and prosthodontic procedures.
- Delivered prophylaxis, scaling, sealants, fluoride, and post-op care.
- Managed dental emergencies and trauma.
Education
OSHA Training - OSHA BBP / HIV
Central FL Safety Center
Lakeland, FL03.2025
Phlebotomy & PRP Training - Autologous Blood Consentrates Phlebotomy & PRP
PRP Seminars
Miami, FL10.2024
CPR Dnd AED - American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Central Florida Health And Safety Training Center,
Lakeland, FL02.2024
Local Anesthesia Certification -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL10.2019
Registered Dental Hygienist - Dental Hygiene
Florida Department of Health
Miami, FL07.2019
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -
AMDI
Miami, FL10.2016
Dental Radiography Certification -
AMDI
Miami, FL10.2016
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara
Cuba07.2012
Skills
- Clinical and administrative expertise
- Digital and film radiography
- Anesthesia administration
- PRP therapy and phlebotomy
- Periodontal scaling and assessment
- ITero and Sirona scanning
- Patient education strategies
- Dental software proficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Oral cancer screenings
- Team collaboration skills
- Time management techniques
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Procedural assistance support
- Medical history review processes
- Intraoral imaging techniques
- Oral hygiene instruction strategies
- History documentation practices
- Special needs patient care
- Preventive dentistry methods
- Fluoride treatment application
- Infection control
- Restorative dentistry
- Endodontics
- Emergency dental care
- Surgical extractions
- Oral pathology
- Root canal treatment
- Diagnosis skills
- Prosthetic
- Orthodontic knowledge
Certification
- Florida Registered Dental Hygienist
- Local Anesthesia
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- CPR & AED
- OSHA BBP / HIV
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiography
Community Service
- New Age Dentistry, Volunteer & Shadowing, 2024, 2025, 12 hrs, 2024–2025
- Community Smiles, Miami, Volunteer Dental Assistant, Miami, 2025-06-23
- Race 2Cure – Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, 2024-08
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Monthly Donor, 7+ years
- Fluoride Campaign, Santa Clara, Cuba, 2013-01
- Vector Control Program, Santa Clara, Cuba, 2007, 2013
Training
- Florida Dental Hygienist CE (Feb 2024): HIV/AIDS, Medical Error Prevention, Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence
- Florida Dental Convention (Jun 2022): Pediatric Oral Pathology Update
Accomplishments
Certificate of Appreciation for Seven Years of Support's. Jude Children's Research Hospital 2024/01/02
Certificate of Appreciation Paralyzed Veterans of America foundation 2023/09/03
Affiliations
- FLORIDA BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION RACE 2CURE 2024/08/21
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Family Dentistry – Dr. Pranati Chokshi
10.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
New Age Dentistry – Dr. Oscar Rosario
07.2019 - Current
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Brilliant Smile at Hollywood
03.2017 - 10.2019
General Dentist
Dental Mission of Venezuela (Barrio Adentro)
08.2013 - 12.2016
General Dentist
National Health System
07.2012 - 07.2013
OSHA Training - OSHA BBP / HIV
Central FL Safety Center
Phlebotomy & PRP Training - Autologous Blood Consentrates Phlebotomy & PRP
PRP Seminars
CPR Dnd AED - American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Central Florida Health And Safety Training Center,
Local Anesthesia Certification -
Miami Dade College
Registered Dental Hygienist - Dental Hygiene
Florida Department of Health
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant -
AMDI
Dental Radiography Certification -
AMDI
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara
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