Hala Ghannam
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist with over 10 years of experience, having worked in every role within the dental office. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment. Contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Effective communicator with success in teaching patients about oral hygiene. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Experienced in office marketing and increasing profitability
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Office Manager
Smile Boutique - Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Overseeing daily operations of the dental office.
- Managing office staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
- Managing billing and accounts receivable processes.
- Verifying and processing insurance claims.
- Developing and implementing office policies and procedures.
- Handling patient inquiries, appointments, and scheduling.
Dental Assistant
Cattafesta Family and Cosmetic Dentistry - Herndon, VA
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Assisting the dentist during dental procedures, including preparing and sterilizing instruments.
- Taking and developing dental x-rays.
- Pouring and trimming study casts.
- Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges.
- Received commendation from the dentist for exceptional patient care and attention to detail.
- Assisted with the implementation of new infection control protocols, resulting in improved clinic safety.
Education
Associates - Dental Hygiene
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA05-2018
Skills
- Oral cancer screening
- Proficient in Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and Softdent dental software
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Sealant Application
- Patient Education, Prophylaxis, and SRP’s
- Great Patient Rapport’ and Communication
- Arabic (Fluent)
- Trained in Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy
- *References Available Upon Request
Certification
Local Anesthesia
CPR/AED
Digital Radiography
Timeline
Dental Office Manager
Smile Boutique - Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant
Cattafesta Family and Cosmetic Dentistry - Herndon, VA
02.2013 - 01.2016
Local Anesthesia
CPR/AED
Digital Radiography
Associates - Dental Hygiene
Pasadena City College
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