Marlene

Registered Dental Hygienist

I have been practicing in the dental field for about 20 years now. Previously, I practiced for 13 years as a Registered Dental Assistant and I am currently going on seven years practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist. I have been working as a hygienist at Dent Aid Cosmetic and Family Dentistry since June 2024 and I couldn’t be happier to work with such an amazing team and dental practice.

I have a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Education from the College of Southern Nevada and an Associate of Math and Science from Southwestern College. During the hygiene program, I had the honor of being the Student Ambassador for the Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA). Since then, I continue to be a member of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association. As a clinician, I abide by the State Dental Practice Acts and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Code of Ethics.

Continuing education helps me stay on top of the latest dental research and new technologies that can be incorporated in the practice and patient care. Treating patients with respect and empathy helps me gain their trust and mutual respect. Applying active listening skills allows me to understand patients' concerns and needs. Communicating clearly and in a friendly manner helps build rapport with patients. Being a bilingual dental hygienist gives me the advantage to promote oral health and well-being to our patients, in both English and Spanish.

As a dental hygienist, I will demonstrate the principles of ethical behavior toward patients by advocating the commitment of veracity and non-maleficence to patients. I will always strive to demonstrate trans-cultural communication skills to ensure all patients are granted a better understanding of their treatment plan and expected outcomes. I will provide the highest standard of care to all patients no matter their culture, race, or religion.

I truly love my career for it allows me to empower my patients with the knowledge and guidance they need to regain good oral health. The best part of my job is when my patients are able to see a huge difference in their oral health expected outcome, it fills my heart with joy and happiness. On my days off, I enjoy spending quality time with my family. I also love traveling, I find peace in gardening, I enjoy hiking, I love the thrill of horseback riding, and will do anything for dark chocolate and a cup of espresso!