Dedicated and energetic Registered Dental Hygienist with 13 years experience providing skilled dental treatment. Focused on patient comfort, proper oral hygiene, treatment and preventative care management. Experienced in multiple disciplines of dentistry.
Associate Of Science, Dental Hygiene 1999
Certified to Administer and Monitor Local Infiltration Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide Analgesia
Licensed Dental Hygienist in New York State
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Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist, reviewed extensive treatment plans with patients. Administered local anesthetics and removed sutures and dressings. Scaled, polished and applied sealants and fluorides. Examined patients' head, neck and oral cavity for signs of disease. Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs. Co-diagnosed ailments with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans. Recommended products and devices for patients’ home care.Maintained proper graphical and perio charting. Used VELscope to perform both intraoral and extraoral cancer screenings. Properly administered general and local anesthetics to lessen pain and discomfort. Screened patients for sleep disorders as related to dentistry. Took impressions for various sleep appliances, inserted and adjusted appliances.
Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies. Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist and hygienist. Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies. Covered phones and office for emergency calls when doctor out on vacation. All hygiene duties previously listed at current place of employment.
Coursework in Dental Hygiene
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