Dental Hygienist Resume Example

• Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in patients chart
• Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis
• Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays
• Interpreted patients dental radiographs
• Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums
• Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis
• Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth using hand instruments and Ultrasonic scaler and Prophy Jet Air Polisher
• Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including Scale and Root Planing
• Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation
• Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and using a Waterpik
• Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans
• Scheduled patients recall appointments
• Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with taking needed x-rays and assisting with procedures
• Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately

• Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
• Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery
• Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies
• Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment
• Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials
• Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
• Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for the days procedures
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
• Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies
• Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies

* Waited on customers.

* Assembled customers orders.

* Did some light sewing.