Cheryl Sarangoulis
Reading,PA
Summary
Professional dental care provider with significant experience in oral health maintenance and patient education. Adept at performing thorough cleanings, periodontal therapy, and advanced preventative care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, skilled in using dental technology, and valued for excellent interpersonal communication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr Michelle Lee
2008.03 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient education on oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
- Conducted thorough dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Assessed patients' periodontal health, recording findings that require further attention or treatment planning modifications
- Utilized digital radiography to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Utilized EMS airflow technology to clean teeth. GBT is fairly new technology and patients love it.
- Maintained sterilization protocols and infection control measures in compliance with regulations.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services/ Root planing and scaling
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr Richard Shanaman
- Conducted thorough dental cleanings using advanced instrumentation and techniques
- He was a Periodontist so we did a lot of root planing and scaling and education on Periodontal disease .
- Implant therapy
- Utilized digital radiography to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr John Reitz
- Conducted thorough dental cleanings using advanced instrumentation and techniques.
- Assessed patients' periodontal health, recording findings for treatment planning.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Maintained sterilization protocols and infection control measures in compliance with regulations.
- Developed a Tissue management program
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA1986-05
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal assessment
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Sealant application
- Oral cancer screening
- Digital radiographs
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Medical history review
- Fluoride treatment
- Digital radiography
- Oral health education
- Soft tissue management (STM)
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Caries prevention
- Intraoral imaging
- Itero scanning for documenting any changes in a patients bite
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr Michelle Lee
2008.03 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr Richard Shanaman
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr John Reitz
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northampton Community College