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ORAL HEALTH EDUCATOR
Professional Summary

Experienced oral health educator and registered dental hygienist with strong interpersonal skills seeking a career as a Dental Care Coordinator in a student health care setting, hospital, or large county health services department.

Experience working with patients that present complex medical histories.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.

Extensive knowledge of oral health care and comprehensive dental care.

Ability to influence improved health-related behaviors through motivational interviewing and smoking cessation programs.

Talented at developing collaborative strategies and communications

Known for maintaining enthusiasm and team morale.

Use of appropriate discretion

Use of sound judgment skills to handle non-routine matters.

Work History
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry. Southport , NCOral Health Educator | 03/2015 - Current
  • Direct all day-to-day operations of patient arrival to provide safe and enjoyable patient care and experience
  • Assisted with the development of continuing education and training materials
  • Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the oral health department
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance-based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
  • Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services
  • Developed team communications and information for monthly meetings
  • Monitored online sources for current research and industry trends
Bridgeport Public Schools. Bridgeport , CTRegistered Dental Hygienist | 07/1997 - Current
  • Provide compassionate care and ensure patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development
  • Maintain patient education as the foundation of clinical oral health care
  • Review medical history and information intake
  • Accurate documentation and data entry
  • Educate patients on treatment options to preserve or replace dentition
  • Educate patients on Periodontal Disease and treatment to control disease
  • Carry out advanced dental cleaning services, including Scaling and Root Planing in the presence of active periodontitis, Stages I-IV, Grade A-C
  • Administer nitrous oxide for anxiolytic sedation
  • Educated patients on the importance of oral health and hygiene and demonstrated techniques for home care
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting essential patient data
  • Screen patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums
  • Apply preventative fluoride and dental sealants
  • Attend continuing education courses and seminars
  • Administer local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation
  • Monitor social media and online sources for industry trends
Tulare County Office Of Education. City , STATEInstructional Assistant | 07/2017 - 12/2017
  • Direct instruction with students and parents
  • Community-based activities and workshops
  • Behavioral, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy for students
  • Parent training and coaching for behavioral difficulties in eating and social interaction
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
  • Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments
Affiliations

California Dental Hygienist's Association

Tulare Kings County Dental Society

Western Society of Periodontology

ADDOM Association of Dental Office Managers

USC Alumni Association

USC Latino Alumni Association

Community Involvement

Volunteer Adjunct Faculty for the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Divison of Public Health and Pediatric Dentistry 2018-present- Volunteer for the Central Valley dental mobile clinics.

  • Provide instruction for dental students providng oral health care to indignent populations of students ages 8-23 years.
livewithteeth.com

Developed phrase and website, Live With Teeth, to promote and advocate oral health.

The idea serves to prompt community in understanding how they can pariticpate in maintaining oral health to improve overall wellbeing.

The phrase and website is displayed on a public transit system bus.

Skills
  • Oral Health Expert
  • Strategic Planning
  • Interventions understanding
  • Prevention strategies
  • Staff training/development
  • Relationship Building
  • Effective leader
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Operations management
  • Teaching
  • Communications
  • Communicate Effectively in Healthcare
  • Support Networks
  • Community outreach
  • Work in Multidisciplinary Health Teams
  • Research abilities
Education
University of Southern CaliforniaCity, State2018Master of Arts: Teaching
University of Southern CaliforniaCity, State1993Bachelor of Science: Dental Hygiene
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University of Southern California

Job Titles Held:

  • Oral Health Educator
  • Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Instructional Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Teaching
    Bachelor of Science : Dental Hygiene

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