Dental Hygienist Registered

Suzanne L Rodriquez-

Saindon

Bakersfield, CA ***11 661-***-**** **********@*********.***

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skills

Tooth Whitening

Dental Health Promotion

Dental Radiography

Oral Cancer Screening

Dental Impressions

Fluoride Application

Soft Tissue Management

Dental Disease Treatment

Periodontal Treatment

Stain Removal

Team Collaboration

Documenting Patient History

Patient Needs Assessment

Infection Control

Patient Education

HIPAA Awareness Training Certification

Henry Schein Dentix

Instrument Sterilization

Equipment Maintenance

Dental Prophylaxis

First Aid and CPR

Patient Care

Organizational Skills

Community Relations

Community Outreach and Networking

Supervisorial Roles

Experience

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE 07/2008 - Current Kern County Children's Dental Health Network - BAKERSFIELD, CA Prepare treatment area for student screenings.

Applied fluoride varnish to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities. Dental education

Dental prophylactic treatment.

Accurately collected and recorded oral assessment for each child. Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.

Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for students. Handled general office duties to support staff.

Prepare schedule for clinical staff.

Supervise clinical staff.

Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay. Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging. Parent presentations.

Inventory of dental supplies.

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST 04/1997 - 02/2018

Jerry Gassaway DDS - BAKERSFIELD, CA

Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings. Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs. Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours. Kept track of treatment information in patient records. Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.

Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities. Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients. Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools. Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review. Education and Training

West LA Community College - Completion of RDHAP Program 07/2004

University Of Southern California - B.S

Dental Hygiene, 05/1993

Bakersfield Community College - A.A

05/1991

Activities and Honors

Member Kern County Health Department Oral Coalition Member Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC)

Member, Alumni Association USC

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