TERI FRANCOIS
MARRERO
Summary
Attentive and compassionate dental hygienist committed to applying my extensive skills in established oral care procedures to enhance dental experiences for patients with over 30 years of experience. Leveraging high proficiency clinical skills with strong interpersonal communication skills that builds rapport with patients. I am eager and dedicated to maintaining a positive attitude while supporting the clinical and health needs of patients in the dental field.
Professional with comprehensive experience in biological dental care, specializing in patient oral health and preventive treatments. Known for strong collaboration within teams and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable performance and consistent results. Skilled in patient education, periodontal therapy, and use of advanced dental technology. Recognized for excellent patient rapport and keen eye for detail, contributing to positive and effective clinical environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biological Dental Hygienist
EnlighenDental
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive biological dental hygiene care with a focus on the oral–systemic health connection, inflammation reduction, and root-cause treatment.
- Performed advanced periodontal therapy including scaling and root planing, ozone-assisted protocols, and individualized biocompatible hygiene care plans.
- Utilized ozone therapy as part of periodontal and preventive protocols to support tissue healing, reduce pathogenic bacteria, and enhance immune response.
- Educated patients on the relationship between airway health, breathing, oral posture, inflammation, and chronic disease, reinforcing whole-body wellness principles.
- Conducted comprehensive periodontal assessments, risk evaluations, and inflammatory screening to guide personalized treatment planning.
- Implemented salivary microbiome testing to identify pathogenic bacteria and support precision-based periodontal care.
- Provided patient education on non-toxic oral products, nutritional support, and lifestyle factors influencing oral and systemic health.
Dental Hygienist
Justin Elfert, D.D.S.
02.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Youngsville Dental Care
08.2020 - 02.2021
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
11.2017 - 08.2020
Dental Hygienist
Prentist Perkins, D.D.S.
05.2014 - 11.2017
Dental Hygienist
Lippian Family Dentistry
11.2011 - 02.2013
Dental Hygiene
Mostafa El Sherif, D.D.S.
09.2001 - 06.2004
Dental Hygienist
Joseph E. Sorci
02.1997 - 08.2001
Dental Hygiene
Clyde Rougeux
08.1995 - 02.1997
Dental Hygiene
Jeff Hooton, D.D.S. and Roth Griggs, D.D.S.
06.1994 - 08.1995
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana01.1994
Skills
- Compassionate
- Multi-tasking
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication skills
- Leadership Skills
- Using oral cancer screening devices OralID, Velscope, and Vizilite
- Periodontal therapy
- Local anesthesia administration
- Patient education
- Airway Focused
- Myofunctional Therapy
Certification
- RDH State of Louisiana June 1994 #2762
- Local Anesthesia Certification 1998
- Myofunctional Therapy Certificate of Completion Sept 2020
- IAOMT Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation 2023
Timeline
Biological Dental Hygienist
EnlighenDental
01.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Justin Elfert, D.D.S.
02.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Youngsville Dental Care
08.2020 - 02.2021
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
11.2017 - 08.2020
Dental Hygienist
Prentist Perkins, D.D.S.
05.2014 - 11.2017
Dental Hygienist
Lippian Family Dentistry
11.2011 - 02.2013
Dental Hygiene
Mostafa El Sherif, D.D.S.
09.2001 - 06.2004
Dental Hygienist
Joseph E. Sorci
02.1997 - 08.2001
Dental Hygiene
Clyde Rougeux
08.1995 - 02.1997
Dental Hygiene
Jeff Hooton, D.D.S. and Roth Griggs, D.D.S.
06.1994 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Louisiana at Monroe