Vialyn Castilla
57 Ashlyn Drive SE
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Hygienist with a comprehensive background in clinical hygiene, patient education, and practice management. Skilled in utilizing advanced technology for treatment presentation and maintaining clinical flow. Effectively trained new hires and coordinated care to enhance team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RDH
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
Concord
07.2025 - Current
- Provided thorough dental cleanings and periodontal care for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documented treatment plans effectively.
- Collaborated with the dental team to improve patient satisfaction and care quality.
- Assisted in developing customized treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with dentists to coordinate patient care and treatment procedures.
- Ordered supplies and maintained inventory levels in the clinic.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Harrisburg Smiles
Harrisburg
04.2023 - Current
- Clinical hygiene: prophylaxis, SRP, perio charting, radiographs
- ITero scanning, case presentation, high treatment acceptance
- Patient education and trust-building
- Sterilization, clinical flow, teamwork under pressure
- Pediatric and general dentistry support
- Also experienced as a temporary hygienist, able to quickly adapt to different office environments and workflows
Front Desk and Hygiene Dental Assistant
Young and Polite Children's Dentistry
Waxhaw
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Processed insurance claims, managed billing, and scheduled appointments to ensure seamless patient flow
- Trained new hires in de-escalation techniques, performed X-rays, and ensured proper sterilization of instruments
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
York Technical College
SC05-2023
Skills
- ITero scanning
- Radiography
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Intraoral cameras
- Treatment documentation
- Patient education
- Treatment education
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient financial counseling
- Proficient with Dexis
- Proficient with Eaglesoft
- Proficient with opendental
- Emergency protocols
- OSHA standards
- Treatment planning
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Excellent communication
Certification
- SC License, 03/01/27
- NC License, 03/31/27
- CPR & AED Certified, 04/06/28
- OSHA and HIPAA Trained
Timeline
RDH
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
07.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Harrisburg Smiles
04.2023 - Current
Front Desk and Hygiene Dental Assistant
Young and Polite Children's Dentistry
06.2019 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
York Technical College