SEARCH

Licensed Dental Hygienist Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

Love this resume?Build Your Own Now
LICENSED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Professional Summary

Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering many years of experience in high-volume dental offices. Expertise in screening patients for cancer and oral diseases, performing prophylaxis and providing education on oral hygiene and health. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment. Expert in providing preventive and restorative care while working to raise awareness of dental hygiene and oral care. Compassionate and understanding when treating and talking with individuals and families.Known for retaining customers and easing anxiety through positive customer interactions.

Skills
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Dental prophylaxis
  • Dental office administration
  • CTP/ICD-9 and dental coding
  • Dental impressions
  • Dental knowledge
  • Dental disease management
  • Knowledge of dental insurance
  • Dental materials knowledge
  • Educating consumers
  • Dental tissue assessment
  • Dental charting
  • Dental evaluation and assessment
  • Licensed by Indiana Board of Dentistry
  • Dental procedures
  • Dental records
  • Dental radiography
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • Dental radiographs
  • General ledger posting
Work History
Licensed Dental Hygienist , 05/2015 to Current
Elkhart Dental Center – Elkhart , IN
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing. Effects on smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco effects on overall health, nutrition.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including gingivitis therapy and dental scaling and root planing procedures and periodontal maintenance.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix Software
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked with all age groups from 1 - 100
  • To understand needs and provide dental hygienie service
  • Resolved questions or problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
  • Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including routine dental care and soft tissue services
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix .
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and Task.
Licensed Dental Hygienist , 08/2015 to 05/2017
32 Pearl's Family Dental – Granger, IN
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and .
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide dental service.
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
  • Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft .
  • Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth using ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments.
  • Assisted patients in completing all necessary forms and documents.
  • Organized referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Helped complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Prepared claim forms for dental insurance.
  • Administered sealingcompounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
  • Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Booked appointments for patients using Eaglesoft.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
  • Assisted dentist with restorations,extractions.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Greeted over 8 patients per day.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
  • Kept detailed records of office inventories and placed $Amount orders for more supplies.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
  • Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
  • Coordinated front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling and billing.
Licensed Dental Hygienist Sub and Part Time Frontoffice, 03/2015 to 05/2017
Select Dentistry Dr. David Follis – South Bend, IN
  • Resolved insurance problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Organized referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Prepared claim forms for dental insurance.
  • Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Booked appointments for patients using Softdent
  • Greeted over ten patients per day.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
  • Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
Dental Assisting: 05/1981
Indiana University South Bend - South Bend, IN
Associate Degree in Dental HygieneIndiana University South Bend - South Bend, IN
Anesthetic LicenseIvy Tech Community College of Indiana - South Bend, iN
Medical Billing And CodingADHMI - Online
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
Build Your Own Now

DISCLAIMER

Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Elkhart Dental Center
  • 32 Pearl's Family Dental
  • Select Dentistry Dr. David Follis

School Attended

  • Indiana University South Bend
  • Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
  • ADHMI

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist
  • Licensed Dental Hygienist Sub and Part Time Frontoffice

Degrees

  • Dental Assisting : 05/1981
    Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
    Anesthetic License
    Medical Billing And Coding

Similar Resumes

View All
Licensed-Dental-Hygienist-resume-sample

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Cindy Kirby DDS

Valparaiso, Indiana