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RESTORATIVE AND PERIODONTAL HYGIENIST
Professional Summary

Empathetic dental hygiene professional with a record of reassuring and alleviating patient fears. Enthusiastic about dental health and enjoys educating patients about personal dental care, hygiene and preventative techniques. 

Licenses

State of Washington Registered Dental Hygienist, with school sealants and fluoride varnish endorsement. 

Skill Highlights
  • I have 23 years experience as a restorative and clinical hygienist.
  • Dental x-rays expertise
  • Coronal polishing ability
  • Vital signs aptitude
  • Patient educator
  • Skilled in patient settings
  • Suture removal competency
  • Appointment scheduling proficiency
  • Computer charting
  • Current X-Ray certification
  • Dental office expertise
  • Infection Control (ICE)
  • Sealants (SE)
  • Topical fluoride (TF)
  • Study model pour and trim
  • OSHA training
  • Child tooth charting
  • CPR
  • State board registered hygienist
  • Ultrasonic usage

 

 

  • Perio charting
  • Soft tissue management
  • Desensitizing agents
  • Diagnostic aids
  • Tobacco cessation programs
  • Restoration
  • TMJ exams capability
  • Pedo and prophylaxis expertise
  • Bleaching and whitening technique
  • Nitrous oxide sedation training
  • Handpiece care proficiency
  • Administer painless, effective local anesthesia. advanced skill in detailed supra, sub gingival calculus, plaque, and pathogen removal, periodontal root planning, curettage, and overhang removal.
  • Highly developed restorative skills using all types of materials, including but not limited to; temporary and permanent materials, amalgam, composite, glass ionomers, build ups, placement of bases and liners, and special expertise in anterior cosmetic bonding.
Professional Experience
Restorative and Periodontal Hygienist
October 1999 to November 2012
Willamette Dental Group - Silverdale, WA

Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations. Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs. Examined patients' head, neck and oral cavity for signs of disease. Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays. Educated patients regarding preventive dental care, plaque control, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral healthcare services. Examined teeth and gum with appropriate dental instruments, x-rays and other diagnostic equipment. Maintained proper graphical and perio charting. Implemented irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy. Recommended products and devices for patients' home Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay. Scaled, polished and applied sealants and fluorides treatments. Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs. Co-diagnosed ailments with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans. Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs. Cleaned and filled teeth. Delivered preoperative and postoperative care. Taught staff about the latest dental research and techniques. Properly administered topical and local anesthetics to lessen pain and discomfort. Directed staff hygienist training programs in periodontal techniques and procedures. Actively participated in outreach programs for uninsured and underinsured children. 

Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science : Dental Hygiene, 1991Clark College - Vancouver, WA, USA

Coursework in Dental Hygiene 

Continuing education in Malameds effective local anesthesia 

Yearly OSHA training 

Community Service

Volunteered hygiene services for veteran and homeless groups.  

Provided sealants and fluoride varnishes to school age children and mentally handicapped. 

Community Service Award/Project Oral Health S.W. Washington Health District 

Publications

Co-Authored Article, Restorative Dental Hygienist, for RDH Magazine: Nov. 2005 issue. 

Authored Pilot Restorative Program for Willamette Group 

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Willamette Dental Group

School Attended

  • Clark College

Job Titles Held:

  • Restorative and Periodontal Hygienist

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science : Dental Hygiene , 1991

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