Aimee Cordy
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Versatile dental professional with robust experience in root planning, scaling, and patient relationship building. Known for effective communication and adaptability, ensuring comprehensive patient care and successful treatment outcomes in both clinical and humanitarian settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Riccobenne Associate Family Dentistry
12.2023 - Current
- Traveled between multiple offices within a dental franchise, providing adaptable clinical support and building experience across diverse practice environments.
- Transitioned into a permanent role within one office after one year, establishing strong long-term relationships with regular patients and contributing to continuity of care.
- Developed expertise in treatment planning and improving treatment plan acceptance through patient education and communication.
- Assisted in oral hygiene education and patient counseling regarding implants, sinus lifts, and overdenture treatment options.
- Collaborated closely with a pediatric dentist over a six-month period to strengthen expertise in pediatric patient care, behavior management, and age-appropriate oral hygiene education.
- Specialized in caring for a larger geriatric patient population, including individuals with dementia and physical limitations. Collaborated closely with patients and their families to provide oral hygiene education, treatment planning support, and compassionate individualized care.
Dental Hygiene Temp
Self Employed
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within day.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Maintained and managed own professional schedule through direct coordination with office managers and dentists.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
Dental Hygiene Volunteer
Starfish Ministry of Texas
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered dental hygiene care during a 10-day humanitarian mission in Peru, adapting to third-world clinical conditions and limited resources while serving underserved populations. Coordinated with translators and multidisciplinary dental teams to establish mobile clinics in remote areas and provide care to patients with little or no prior access to dentistry.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Eastern Carolina Dental
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by explaining procedures and addressing concerns proactively and in timely manor.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Davis Dental Group
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted dental cleanings and assessments to maintain patient oral health.
- Educated patients on preventive care and proper dental hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Utilized digital radiography systems for accurate diagnostic imaging.
- Managed infection control protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment.
- Collaborated with dentists to provide comprehensive patient care and support.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained accurate patient records efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC06-2019
Associate of Arts - Visual Communications
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2004
Skills
- Root planning and scaling
- Periodontal assessment
- Periodontal therapy
- Oral cancer screening
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Digital radiographs
- Treatment planning
- Dental radiography
- Patient relationship building
- Pediatric dentistry
- Intraoral imaging
- Geriatric dentistry
Certification
-iTero Dental Scanning
-Local Anesthetic Certification
-Dental Public Health Principles and Practices for Public Health Certification
-Arestin® placement
-Sealant placement
-Curodont™ placement
-Nitrous oxide sedation monitoring Certification
-Oraqix placement
Software Knowledge
Dentrix
Denticon
Open Dental
EagleSoft
VideaHealth AI
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Riccobenne Associate Family Dentistry
12.2023 - Current
Dental Hygiene Volunteer
Starfish Ministry of Texas
09.2023 - 09.2023
Dental Hygiene Temp
Self Employed
06.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Eastern Carolina Dental
01.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Davis Dental Group
07.2019 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Coastal Carolina Community College
Associate of Arts - Visual Communications
Sinclair Community College