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REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Professional Summary
Ambitious Dental Hygienist with 26 years of expertise providing dental care and oral health education. Skilled at dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride treatment and sealant application. Accomplished at driving dental health goals through patient education and community outreach. Veteran Dental Hygienist with 26 years of expertise in preventive, and restorative and procedures. Gifted at dental prophylaxis, Scaling and Rootplaning. Focused on building relationships with patients and providing comprehensive education to treat and prevent oral disease. 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. Effective communicator with success in teaching patients and community about oral hygiene and care. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, like tooth decay and oral cancer, in early stages and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
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Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist, 06/2015 to Current
Smile Brands – Tampa , FL
Smile Brands – Tampa , FL
- Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth using.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with limited exams and x-rays procedures.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including Scaling and .
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist, 10/2010 to 06/2015
Marshfield Clinic – Phillips , WI
Marshfield Clinic – Phillips , WI
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars
- Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth using cavitron and scalers.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including SRP and Debridement.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Dental Hygienist, 03/1999 to 09/2010
Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates – City , STATE
Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates – City , STATE
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in softdent.
- Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth using scalers and cavitron.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant, 10/1994 to 02/1999
Dr William Pine Jr Monrovia Dental – City , STATE
Dr William Pine Jr Monrovia Dental – City , STATE
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings casts and impressions.
Education
Associate of Science: Dental Hygiene, 06/1997
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program - City
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program - City
Associate of Science: Dental AssistingCalhoun Community College - City, State
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School Attended
- Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
- Calhoun Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Dental Hygienist
- Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Dental Hygiene , 06/1997
Associate of Science : Dental Assisting
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