YUDMILA ARBELO
Tampa,FL
Summary
Professional dental care provider with significant experience in oral health maintenance and patient education. Adept at performing thorough cleanings, periodontal therapy, and advanced preventative care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, skilled in using dental technology, and valued for excellent interpersonal communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Affordable Dentures & Implants
11.2024 - Current
- Applied preventive materials such as fluoride varnishes or sealants to protect teeth from decay or sensitivity issues.
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and [Task].
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Lead Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Collaborated with other dental professionals to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Dentist
MINSAP
09.2002 - 02.2023
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.
- Collaborated with a team of dental professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
- Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
- Assessed patients' oral health for concerns such as infection pockets and gingivitis.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Expertly crafted custom oral appliances like nightguards and mouthguards to protect against grinding and sports injuries.
- Performed complex dental procedures such as root canals, extractions, and dental implant placements to restore patients'' smiles.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Diagnosed periodontal disease early through routine assessments, initiating timely interventions to prevent tooth loss or damage.
- Adjusted dentures to deliver secure and comfortable fit.
- Filled cavities using composite and amalgam materials.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
- Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygienist
Concorde Career Institute
Tampa, FL11-2024
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal assessment
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Sealant application
- Local anesthesia administration
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Digital radiographs
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Dental charting
- Fluoride treatment
- Treatment Planning
- Preventive dentistry
- Periodontal evaluation
- Oraqix anesthetic expertise
- Caries prevention
- Dental evaluation and assessment
- Stain removal
- Tooth whitening
- Patient education and prophylaxis
Certification
- Expanded Function Dental Hygiene License - Florida. Board of Dentistry.
- Local Anesthesia Certification - Florida. Board of Dentistry.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - Florida Dental Board.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Affordable Dentures & Implants
11.2024 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
04.2023 - 11.2024
Dentist
MINSAP
09.2002 - 02.2023
- Expanded Function Dental Hygiene License - Florida. Board of Dentistry.
- Local Anesthesia Certification - Florida. Board of Dentistry.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - Florida Dental Board.
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygienist
Concorde Career Institute
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