Ahyesha Summerlin
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Personable, detail-oriented dental hygienist graduate with a gentle touch and steady hands. High level of confidence in oral health skills including cleanings, oral cancer screenings, flossing, and nutritional counseling, in conjunction with the ability to multitask, treatment plans for patients, and taking proactive steps to avoid tooth loss and gum disease. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Plaza College Community Dental Clinic
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Complied with OSHA and corporate safety policies and standards.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove biofilm and calculus buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
Dental Assistant
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Gave oral health instructions
- Administered prophylaxis to patients with less than 3 mm pockets
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Dental Assistant
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office settings and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 6-8 procedures daily.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Plaza College
Forest Hills, NY04.2023
Skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Team management
- Intermediate skills in Dentrix
- CPR certified
- Certified in Nitrous Oxide and local anesthesia
- Patient Communication
- Procedure Planning
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Plaza College Community Dental Clinic
09.2021 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2016 - 12.2020
Dental Assistant
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Plaza College
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