Joana Galaviz
Oxnard
Summary
Dedicated Dental Hygienist with 10+ years experience.Experienced in patient care and infection control. Successfully improved patient outcomes through customized treatment plans and effective oral hygiene education. Proficient in digital radiography and periodontal evaluation, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with best practices in dental health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Oxnard college
Oxnard
08.2023 - Current
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Examined mouth for sores or lesions that may indicate a need for further evaluation.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Counseled patients on smoking cessation strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
Dental Assistant
American dental office
Oxnard
01.2020 - Current
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA05-2025
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA05-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Dental x-ray techniques
- Infection control
- Client education
- Treatment planning
- Records management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Local anesthesia administration
- Digital radiography
- Diagnostic imaging
- Dental disease management
- Soft tissue management
- Preventive oral health education
- Digital radiographs
- Periodontal evaluation
- Oral hygiene instruction
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist
- Dental Assistant
- infection Control certificate
- Coronal polish certificate
- Pit and fissure sealant certificate
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Oxnard college
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
American dental office
01.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Oxnard College
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Oxnard College