1. Paula Gelvez-Petrone
600 Pine Hollow Rd apt 6-2B
East Norwich NY 11732
Cell (917) 576-8702
pjg240@nyu.edu.
Objective
Patient-oriented hygienist seeks to work in a quality office centered on patient's
needs and prevention. I'm looking for an office where my skills and education are
utilized to benefit your practice’s growth and success while expanding personal
knowledge.
Education
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist: 2015 AOMT, New York, NY.
B.S. in Dental Hygiene: 2014: New York University, New York, NY.
AAS in Dental Hygiene: 2006-2009: New York University, New York, NY.
DDS license in Colombia:1994: Colegio Odontológico Colombiano.
 Extensive experience in a clinical setting.
 Periodontal screening, treatment and therapy.
 Emphasis on patient education for prevention on oral diseases.
 Expanded functions such as sealants, amalgam polishing, oral irrigation,
nutritional counseling, plaque control, delivery of antimicrobial agents, plaque
control.
 Digital radiographs.
 Knowledge of all whitening procedures.
 Use of intraoral camera.
 Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide
 Developed great patient skills.
• Maintained dean’s list status.
• Awarded N.Y.U Dental Hygiene Scholarship.
Work Experience
Dental Hygienist: 2015- Present: Clinical Instructor NYU. New York
2015- present: Dr Ann Tobin, Garden City, New York
2010-2014: Drs. Roberts, Scarola, and Sirota, New York, NY.
2013-present: Mineola Dental Care, Mineola, NY

2. Dental Assistant: 2007- 2009: Drs. Roberts, Scarola, and Sirota, New York, NY.
2003-2007: Dr. Randi Gerstenblatt, Roslyn, NY.
Continuing Education
2004: Orthodontic Certification-Invisalign, New York University, NY.
2002: Interceptive Orthodontics, Queens County Dental Society.
2002: Dentofacial Orthopedic, Queens County Dental Society, NY.
1997: Oral Rehabilitation and Cosmetic Dentistry, New York University, NY.
Licenses
• Dental Hygiene, New York license # 025978
• Dental Hygiene local infiltration anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Certification
Awards
• 2009 Long Island Odontology Award for achievement in clinical and academic studies.
Professional Memberships
• American Dental Hygienists' Association.
• N.Y.C. Dental Hygienists’ Association.
• Long Island Dental Hygienists’ Association.
• Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
References
Excellent references available upon request.