Adeline Pitts
Chimney Rock,NC
Summary
Accomplished Dental Hygienist with expertise in dental radiography and infection control, formerly at High Point University. Excelled in patient care and team collaboration, enhancing oral health outcomes. Successfully managed dental records and treatment planning, ensuring a sterile environment. Recognized for improving patient satisfaction by 20% through exceptional customer service and advanced teeth cleaning techniques. Newly licensed Dental Hygienist with hands-on training eager to launch career in dentistry. Expert at dental radiography, prophylaxis, aseptic techniques and patient education. Team-oriented with success in building strong relationships with colleagues and patients. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Dental Hygienist
High Point University
High Point, North Carolina
12.2025 - 11.2027
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
- Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods.
- Assisted dentists during restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, fillings, implants.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2027
Skills
- Patient care
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Record management
- Treatment planning
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Teeth cleaning
- Oral hygiene instruction
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
Volunteer- Autumn Way Dentistry
Certification
NBDHE- National Board Dentistry Health Examination
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
High Point University
12.2025 - 11.2027
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
High Point University