Tricia Jeffrey
Grand Rapids
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with 28 years of experience. Expert at enhancing patient oral health through exceptional periodontal treatment and digital radiography. Excel in patient education, fostering strong relationships while significantly improving dental hygiene practices. Proficient in infection control and oral cancer screening, contributing to a healthier, informed patient community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Thomas Burdo, DDS
11.2023 - Current
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Curve and Denticon Softwarer.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
Dental Hygienist
Gaslight Village Family Dentistry-Dr Ostrowski
04.2005 - 11.2023
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eagle Soft.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Degree Completion Program
Siena Heights University
1247 E Siena Heights Drive, Adrian MI 4922105-2005
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05-1997
Skills
- Dental health promotion
- Periodontal evaluation
- Periodontal treatment
- Soft tissue management
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Digital radiography
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Medical history review
- Patient relationship building
- Oral cancer screening
- Infection control
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Thomas Burdo, DDS
11.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Gaslight Village Family Dentistry-Dr Ostrowski
04.2005 - 11.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Degree Completion Program
Siena Heights University
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Grand Rapids Community College
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