Dominique Diaz
Monrovia
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice with extensive experience in public and community health settings, providing preventive and periodontal care to underserved and medically complex populations. Skilled in patient education, oral-systemic health promotion, and culturally competent, trauma-informed care. Experienced in interdisciplinary collaboration within FQHC, PACE, and mobile dental programs, with strong proficiency in EHR documentation and public health compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practic
Enable Dental
01.2023 - Current
- Perform comprehensive dental hygiene assessments, including medical/dental history review, vital signs, and risk assessments
- Provide preventive dental services such as prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and debridement
- Take and interpret diagnostic dental radiographs (digital X-rays) in compliance with ALARA principles
- Conduct oral cancer screenings and comprehensive intra- and extra-oral examinations
- Apply preventive treatments including fluoride varnish, desensitizing agents, and sealants as indicated
- Perform periodontal charting, probing, and documentation using electronic dental records (Epic/Eaglesoft/other EHR systems)
- Deliver patient education on oral hygiene, nutrition, caries prevention, and periodontal disease management
- Collaborate with dentists, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care
- Provide dental care in community-based, mobile, and long-term care settings, including PACE centers
- Maintain strict infection control and OSHA compliance, including instrument sterilization and operatory turnover
- Accurately document treatment, notes, and codes in accordance with regulatory and organizational guidelines
- Manage and prioritize patient schedules to support efficient clinical flow
- Identify treatment needs and facilitate referrals to dental specialists when appropriate
- Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards
- Build rapport with diverse patient populations, including medically complex, geriatric, and underserved communities
- Adhere to California Dental Hygiene Board regulations and scope of practice requirements
Registered Dental Hygienist
APLA Health
02.2012 - 12.2022
- Provided comprehensive preventive dental care to patients living with HIV/AIDS and other medically complex conditions
- Performed dental hygiene assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and risk assessment
- Delivered preventive and therapeutic services such as prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and debridement
- Conducted oral cancer screenings and comprehensive intra- and extra-oral examinations
- Obtained and evaluated diagnostic dental radiographs in compliance with ALARA standards
- Completed periodontal charting, probing, and documentation in electronic health record systems (Epic/EHR)
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, caries prevention, periodontal disease, nutrition, and the oral-systemic link, with sensitivity to HIV-related conditions
- Collaborated closely with dentists, medical providers, case managers, and behavioral health staff as part of an interdisciplinary care team
- Identified treatment needs and facilitated referrals to dental specialists and external providers
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control, OSHA, and public health compliance standards
- Supported Ryan White–funded program requirements, including accurate documentation and quality-of-care standards
- Provided culturally competent, trauma-informed care to underserved and vulnerable populations
- Maintained accurate treatment notes, coding, and clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory guidelines
- Assisted with clinic flow, patient scheduling coordination, and continuity of care
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2009
High School Diploma -
Monrovia High School
Monrovia, CA06-1998
Skills
- Dental prophylaxis
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Oral health management
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practic
Enable Dental
01.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
APLA Health
02.2012 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pensacola State College
High School Diploma -
Monrovia High School