Dental Hygienist

Monica N. Ruggiano, RDH

**** ** **** *****, ***** Springs, FL 33076

Cell: 954-***-**** / Email: adb7cy@r.postjobfree.com Registered Dental Hygienist - Florida: #23202; Nevada: #102509 HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sage Dental - Coral Springs, FL 2014 – Present

Dental Hygienist

§ Perform essential chairside duties, assist with all dental procedures, and aid patients throughout necessary treatment plans; provide excellent dental care to patients of all ages.

§ Complete assessment of oral health conditions, review health history, oral cancer screening with VELscope, head and neck inspection, and dental charting; monitor blood pressure and pulse.

§ Take intraoral and extraoral radiographs and photos to ensure dental health or identify issues.

§ Conduct scaling and root planing procedures with gingival irrigation and Arestin placement.

§ Remove calculus and plaque deposits from supra and subgingival surfaces of the teeth.

§ Apply preventive materials to the teeth such as effective sealants and fluoride treatments.

§ Recommend in-house products: Prevident, MI paste, whitening kits, and electric toothbrushes.

§ Council and advise patients; schedule all recall appointments directly from hygiene chair. Sanford Brown Institute - Fort Lauderdale, FL 2011 – 2014 Dental Hygienist (Clinical Student)

§ Provided patients with the highest levels of quality and service in a fast-paced environment.

§ Appointment scheduling and patient check-in/check-out; completed initial patient consultations.

§ Sterilized instruments and conducted aseptic procedures; prioritized patient health and safety.

§ Assisted in restorative and preventative procedures; meticulous attention to detail.

§ Took and processed radiographs utilizing bisecting and paralleling techniques.

§ Utilized Patterson, Eaglesoft, and other applications to update patients’ electronic records. Kids in Motion - Coral Springs, FL 2008 – 2014

Assistant Desk Manager / Aftercare Counselor

§ Organized and maintained customer files effectively; handled payments and financial transactions.

§ Performed data entry; managed supplies inventory and processed requisitions.

§ Assisted in the education of children (ages 2-6); provided a fun and safe learning environment.

§ Developed weekly curriculums for VPK and aftercare to ensure effectiveness and productivity. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

§ Over 9 years of successful experience in the

field of Dental Hygiene

§ Proficient in Dental Charting, Dentrix Software

and VELscope

§ Certified in Local Anesthesia, CPR, OSHA and

HIPAA; committed to patient wellbeing

§ Produce quality diagnostic digital radiographs

§ Skilled in periodontal probing, scaling and root planing; provide outstanding dental care

§ Excellent communication skills; strong,

dedicated and reliable team player

§ Build rapport with patients, doctors and staff

§ Consistently maintain schedule of 85% capacity

to achieve production goals

§ Prepare, maintain and transfer dental

instruments and equipment

§ Educate and encourage patients to schedule

regular appointments, cleanings and check-ups

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Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene, 2014

Sanford Brown Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Local Anesthesia Certification, 2017

Palm Beach State College, West Palm Beach, FL

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified

American Heart Association, 2019

Certified in OSHA and HIPAA, 2019

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