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REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Professional Summary

Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 25 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventative care.

Skills
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Digital radiographs
  • Periodontal Evaluation
  • Dentrix, Open Dental and Eaglesoft Software Proficiency
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Patient Management
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Patient Assessments
  • Sealant application
  • Preventive Oral Health Education
  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Dental Charting
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Dental Hygiene
  • X-Rays
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient relationship building
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist, 01/2003 to Current
Hutchinson Family Dentistry – Hutchinson , MN
  • Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with any needed procedures.
  • Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including use of local anesthetic or nitrous oxide.
  • Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
  • Coordinated hygiene inventory management by gathering list for office manager.
  • 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 Dentrix, Open Dental and a little knowledge in Eaglesoft.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and the use of Sonicare ans Waterpik product. Also very passionate about finding the right product for patients with drymouth concerns.
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready tostart immediately.
Registered Dental Hygienist, 07/2003 to 04/2012
Dr. Dan & Laura Menser And Later Dr. Jack Fiedler – Hutchinson, MN
  • Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including periodontal services and anesthesitizing the doctors patients as needed.
  • Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
  • 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 using Eaglesoft.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and use of electric toothbrushes.
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
  • Handled many calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns, when dental assistant was unable to answer the phone.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Registered Dental Hygienist, 02/1996 to 05/2003
Brynn Gardd Dental (Now Echo Dental) – Hutchinson, MN
  • Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with whatever procedures needed.
  • Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including taking dental records for ortho services (radiographs, impressions and extra oral pictures). Also use nitrous and local anesthetic as needed for hygiene procedures.
  • Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
Education
Associate of Science: Dental HygieneMinnesota State University - Mankato - Mankato, MN
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
Volunteered at Team Smile, Give Kids A Smile and many school presentations

I have had the privilege, to get to volunteer at several organizations over the years and feel blessed to use my skills and knowledge to help those in need. Getting a chance to educate children in a school settings has been fun as well. I was able to go to a small community school and education the K-8 in different groups, in grade school setting and preschool as well. Kids have a ton of energy which made it challenging, but so much fun. Growing up helping at my mom's daycare has made it a joy dealing with kids.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Hutchinson Family Dentistry
  • Dr. Dan & Laura Menser And Later Dr. Jack Fiedler
  • Brynn Gardd Dental (Now Echo Dental)

School Attended

  • Minnesota State University - Mankato

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Dental Hygienist

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Dental Hygiene

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