Dawn Kellogg-Bloom
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with 32 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis, Professional and Dedicated. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dr .Alan Friedman
Chestnut Hill, MA
02.1997 - 02.2020
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans. Managed 8 -9 patients per day.
- Interpreted patient's dental radiographs.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
Surgery Scheduler
Dr.Joseph Russo
Newton Center, MA
04.2001 - 06.2010
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Checked patients in and out and collected payments.
- Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow. Increased surgery skills.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for all Cosmetic Procedures.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA05.1985
Skills
- Dental prophylaxis
- Preventive oral health education
- Nutrition counseling
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Dental disease management
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal evaluation
- Patient safety proficiency
- Digital radiographs
- Patient relationship building
- Dental charting
- Prophylaxis
- Chronic disease management
- Case management
- Patient education and counseling
Bradenton Decadent Delights LLC
Moved From Newton Mass in May 2020 to be closer to elderly parents. Due to Covid concerns created a Cottage Food Business. Specializing in gourmet baked goods. Featured at Bayside Campus Cafe on Sunday Morning.
Timeline
Surgery Scheduler
Dr.Joseph Russo
04.2001 - 06.2010
Dental Hygienist
Dr .Alan Friedman
02.1997 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cape Cod Community College