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Camila Torres

Dental Hygienist
Austin, TX, United States

Professional Summary

Patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 11 years of experience delivering preventive and periodontal care in high-volume Austin practices. Skilled in gentle chairside communication, comprehensive assessments, digital radiography, and evidence-based patient education that improves treatment acceptance and long-term oral health.

Employment History

Dental Hygienist
Hill Country Dental Group · Austin, TX
2021 · Present
Performed comprehensive preventive services for 18–22 patients daily, including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, fluoride, sealants, and periodontal maintenance. Captured and interpreted digital radiographs; completed accurate perio charting and coordinated treatment plans with dentists. Educated patients on home care, risk factors, and maintenance schedules, improving recall adherence and treatment acceptance. Maintained strict OSHA and infection-control standards while documenting care in Dentrix.
Dental Hygienist
Barton Springs Family Dentistry · Austin, TX
2017 · 2021
Delivered preventive and periodontal hygiene care for pediatric, adult, and anxious patients in a family practice setting. Performed scaling/root planing, digital radiography, perio charting, sealants, and fluoride treatments with strong clinical accuracy. Built individualized home-care plans and explained findings in clear, compassionate language, strengthening patient retention. Partnered with dentists and front-office staff to coordinate referrals, recalls, and Dentrix/Eaglesoft documentation.
Dental Hygiene Assistant / Hygienist
UT Health Austin Dental Clinic · Austin, TX
2015 · 2017
Supported chairside care and progressed into supervised hygiene services for a diverse university-clinic patient population. Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, updated medical histories, and assisted with digital radiography and periodontal assessments. Provided oral-hygiene instruction and motivational coaching under dentist supervision, reinforcing preventive care habits. Maintained accurate clinical records and collaborated with faculty dentists while following infection-control protocols.

Education

Associate of Applied Science — Dental Hygiene
Austin Community College · Austin, TX
2013 · 2015
Completed clinical and classroom training in preventive dentistry, periodontal care, radiography, anatomy, pharmacology, and patient education. Graduated with honors; CPR/BLS certified.

Skills

Prophylaxis
Scaling and root planing
Digital radiography
Patient education
Dentrix