Hi, I’m
Yiranda Escoto
Dental Hygiene Student
Perth Amboy,New Jersey
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
Holistic Dental CenterMillburn, NJ
Dental Assistant
06.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Exposed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
Middlesex County CollegeEdison, NJ
Associate of Science from Dental Hygiene
09.2022 - Current
University Overview
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups fbefore starting dental procedures.
- Complied with OSHA and corporate safety policies and standards.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Exposed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Applied fluoride to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Skills
Full Mouth Radiographs
Preventive oral health education
Dental prophylaxis
Periodontal evaluation
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Flexible and Adaptable
Dental charting
Timeline
Middlesex County College
Associate of Science from Dental Hygiene
09.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Holistic Dental Center
06.2016 - Current