Yeraldin Almanza
COMMERCE CITY,Colorado
Summary
Bilingual Registered Dental Hygienist with strong skills in patient care, oral health assessments, digital radiography, prophylactic cleaning and Scaling and Root planing. Strong focus on preventive care, patient education, and vital signs monitoring.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Espire Dental
Westminster, CO
08.2024 - 10.2026
- Performed periodontal charting and oral health assessments to identify patient needs and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Captured digital radiographs and updated patient records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments for clinical procedures.
- Coordinated and scheduled follow-up care and hygiene appointments to ensure continuity of patient care.
- Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Tailored dental prophylactic treatments to align with individual patient conditions and preferences.
- Gathered comprehensive medical and dental histories from patients and recorded vital signs of patients.
Dental Assistant
Imperial Family Dental Center
Imperial, Nebraska
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and provided chairside support, enhancing patient experience during procedures.
- Organized dental instruments and equipment in preparation for each procedure.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure care, promoting better understanding and compliance.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI05-2024
Skills
- Periodontal charting
- Oral health assessment
- Digital radiography
- Prophylactic cleaning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Laser Bacterial reduction
- Patient education
- Bilingual Spanish English
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Espire Dental
08.2024 - 10.2026
Dental Assistant
Imperial Family Dental Center
07.2021 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northcentral Technical College