CYNTHIA ANAYA
San Diego, Calif. 619-***-**** **********@***.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE; Seeking an employment position as part of a Dental Team/Management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
1983-PRESENT
Delivered a range of Dental services including patient consultations, digital x-rays, Local Anesthesia, Bacterial Reduction Laser Treatments, Root Planing, and administration of Dental Medicaments. Assessed and communicated patient needs, presenting relevant information and making recommendations for periodontal treatments to improve and sustain overall client health.
Effective communication resulting in treatment acceptance for Periodontal Root-Planing and Curettage services through clearly communicating benefits and processes to each client.
Developed and delivered customized presentations to illustrate health issues and recommend treatments, increasing patient understanding and commitment to ongoing maintenance services as well as personal care.
Recognized by patients and staff for sincere concern for overall patient wellbeing, and striving to provide customer satisfaction through a combination of expert professional service and preventative health counseling.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, THE MAYA PROJECT, SAN YSIDRO HEALTH CENTER, SAN YSIDRO, CA
2003-2004
On-site Principal Investigator utilized to direct program procedures, processes and compliance for the Mothers and Youth Access (MAYA) Project. A Research Project established to evaluate intervention programs for preventing early childhood caries (ECC).
Supervised and conducted interviews with potential subjects, maintaining strict compliance with Internal Review Board (IRB) and protocol requirements. Coordinated meeting with medical professionals to gather expert insight through brainstorming and troubleshooting sessions. Monitored and delegated funds while maintaining a detailed budget of the Grant Monies used for Outreach Projects, and Retention Programs. Collaborated with Allied Health professionals to collect and review documentation, contracts, budgets and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all established procedures, regulations and timelines, while maintaining focus on fulfilling project objectives.
Sustained 80% retention of trail subjects - allowing for significantly high validity of data and outcome accuracy.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Minors: Business, Nutrition
Northern Arizona University 1983
BioCollaborative: Life Science Immersion Program, BIOCOM Institute, 2011, SDSU
LICENSES
Certified Paralegal
California Real Estate License
Certified Property Manager
California Dental Hygiene License
Arizona Dental Hygiene License
Diode Dental Laser Certification