Post Job Free
Sign in

dental hygiene

Location:
Annandale, VA
Salary:
negotiable
Posted:
June 21, 2011

Contact this candidate

Resume:

Yinneth V. Giraldo

**** ***** *****, **********, ** 22309

202-***-****

*********@***.***

Objective: To obtain a dental hygiene position using the state of art in technology to treat a variety of patients and provide the highest standard of quality control of patient care.

Education:

2009- 2011 Northern Virginia Community College Medical Campus Sprinfield, VA

Associated of Science in Dental Hygiene

Qualification:

2 years of experience as a dental hygiene student.

6 years of experience with patient care .

Superb patient rapport and individual patient care education skills.

Highly skilled in oral prophylaxis, root planning, soft tissue management, and sealent placement.

Experienced in providing diagnostic x-rays, updating medical histories and perio charting.

Counseling and motivating patients to achieve optimal oral health.

Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English.

Professional Experience

2009-20011 Northern Virginia Community College Medical Campus Springfield, VA

Thoroughly reviewing health history, noting contraindications and other health concerns as needed.

Intra/extraoral exam, periodontal evaluation and treatment development

Gentle instrumentation and optimal removal of plaque, tartar, and bacteria above and below the gum line.

Treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis with following periomaintenance

Utilize cavitron scalers, hand scale periodontal patients with type I to type IV periodontal disease.

Diagnostic and panoramic x-rays, digital imaging, interpreting dental radiographs.

Administration of local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide.

Providing and adequately applying cavity prevention agents such as fluoride and sealants

Expertly instructing proper home care techniques, nutritional counseling, and tobacco cessation specifically crafted for each patient.

2005- Present Fairfax Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery Fairfax, VA

Drs. Zussman, Lane, Smith, Dolan, Theberge, Silloway, Park & Ramsey

Surgical Assistant

Excellent patient care.

Assist doctors with surgeries.

Help with telephone and handle patient questions or concerns.

Provide patients with pre and post operative care and instructions.

Processing dental radiographs.

Autoclaving instruments.

Drug inventory and ordering supplies.

Taking impressions and pouring models.

Breaking down operatories and set up all procedures.

Professional licenses/Certificates:

National Board State Licensure, VA, DC,& MD In Process

Current CPR Certified

ADHA Member

References Available upon Requests.



Contact this candidate