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Jessica Claire
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Summary

Skilled Dental Hygienist offering many years of expertise in preventive care. Highly proficient in dental prophylaxis, oral cancer screenings and oral health education. Caring and thorough when working in fast-paced dental offices and University clinics.m

Skills
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Dental radiography
  • Fluoride application
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stain removal
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Dental health promotion
  • Soft tissue management
  • Working collaboratively
  • Flexible
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Organization
  • Decision-making
  • Active listening
  • Sedation administration....nitrous oxide certification
Experience
Registered Dental Hygienist, 03/1998 - 03/2020
Kids Dental Brands Tucson, AZ,
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.y
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
  • Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Managed dental records and entered information using midentmice to to keep important patient information on file.m
  • Managed dental records and entered information using mident to keep important patient information on mident
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
  • Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods and ultrasonics/periodontal files and after five curettes.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing in addition to applying sealants, fluoride treatments and operating intraoral camera.
  • Communicated with colleagues and dentist regarding restorative, orthodontic, periodontal and cosmetic patient needs.
  • Meticulously managed hygiene schedule and enthusiastically set cleaning appointments for each patient.
  • Collaborated with multiple teammates to assist in daily tasks resulting in excellent patient experiences.
  • Managed dental records and entered information using mident to keep important patient information on file.
Registered Dental Hygienist, 01/1996 - 02/1998
Kids Dental Brands Glendale, AZ,
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
  • Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods and ultrasonics and periodontal instruments.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Communicated with colleagues and dentist regarding restorative, orthodontic, periodontal and cosmetic patient needs.
  • Collaborated with multiple teammates to assist in daily tasks resulting in excellent patient experiences.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Registered Dental Hygienist, 05/1994 - 05/1995
Dignity Health Mesa, AZ,
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
  • Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
  • Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods and ultrasonics/periodontal files and after five curettes.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing in addition to applying sealants, fluoride treatments and operating intraoral camera.
  • Communicated with colleagues and dentist regarding restorative, orthodontic, periodontal and cosmetic patient needs.
  • Meticulously managed hygiene schedule and enthusiastically set cleaning appointments for each patient.
  • Collaborated with many teammates to assist in daily tasks resulting in excellent patient experiences.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods and ultrasonics and after five curettes .
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Collaborated with multiple teammates to assist in daily tasks resulting in excellent patient experiences.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Dental Hygiene, Expected in 04/1970
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI,
GPA:
Status -
  • Completed continuing education in Dental Hygiene ...recent
  • Recent Advances in Interdisciplinary Periodontics that Can Enhance your Practice
  • Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention
Certifications
  • Licensed Dental Hygienist in ]Michigan
  • Registered Dental Hygienist in Michigan
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School Attended

  • University of Michigan

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Registered Dental Hygienist

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts

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