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REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Professional Summary
Experienced Dental Hygienist with 13 years of expertise in all aspects of treatment, including dental prophylaxis, whitening and periodontal treatment. 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.
Skills
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Treatment Planning and Execution
- Dentrix Practice Management Software
- Antibiotic Treatment Administration
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Preventive Dentistry
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Patient Safety Proficiency
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Dental Disease Management
- Dental Charting
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Oraqix anesthetic expertise
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Nutrition counseling
- Dental evaluation and assessment
- Intra-oral camera operations
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Radiography equipment proficiency
- Sealant application
- Digital radiographs
- Treatment planning
- Zoom and Kor Whitening
- Application of desensitizing materials
- Patient scheduling and referral
- Applying temporary restorations
Education
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical CollegeCity, State05/2007Associate Degree : Dental Hygiene
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical CollegeCity, State05/2007Associate Degree: Applied Science
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Whitening Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
Work History
Sacramento Native American Health Center- Registered Dental Hygienist
Sacramento , CA01/2020 - Current
Sacramento , CA01/2020 - Current
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing And brushing.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in decision and dentris.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Sacramento Native American Health Center- Registered Dental Hygienist
Sacramento , CA06/2009 - 01/2020
Sacramento , CA06/2009 - 01/2020
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing And brushing.
- Supported dentists during emergency dental situationSs
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing staff and providing quality care to patients within the dentistry practice.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in dexis and dentrix.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Performed in office zoom and kor whitening.
Sacramento Native American Health Center- Registered Dental Hygienist
Sacramento , CA06/2007 - 06/2009
Sacramento , CA06/2007 - 06/2009
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in eaglesoft.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Performed in office zoom whitenings.
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School Attended
- Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Dental Hygienist
Degrees
- Associate Degree : Dental Hygiene
Associate Degree : Applied Science
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