Alaina Messnick
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with 9 years of experience in preventive dental care including latest training and real-world experience. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis and scaling and root planing. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Patient focused and successful working with all team members to achieve patient care goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Keystone Dental Partners
Wauwatosa, WI
07.2021 - Current
- Applied fluoride, dental sealants and desensitizing resin to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' digital dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and rinsing.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including Scaling and Root Planing, Laser Treatment for Bacterial Reduction and Arestin Placement.
- Correctly administered Local Anesthetic and Nitrous Oxide in addition to adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- NOMAD X-Ray Technology
- 3D X-Ray Technology
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
Muskego, WI
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Applied fluoride, dental sealants and desensitizing resin to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' digital dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and rinsing.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including Scaling and Root Planing, Laser Treatment for Bacterial Reduction and Arestin Placement.
- Correctly administered Local Anesthetic and Nitrous Oxide in addition to adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Customer Service Representative
Pizza Man Tosa
Wauwatosa, WI
12.2015 - 02.2020
- Compiled customer feedback and recommended service delivery improvements to management.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.
- Leveraged sales expertise to promote and capitalize on upsell opportunities.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Wauwatosa East High School
Wauwatosa, WI2009
Skills
- Dental Charting
- Digital Radiographs
- NOMAD X-Ray Technology
- 3-D Imaging Technology
- iTero Scanning
- Oral-ID Proficient
- Sealant Application
- Application of Desensitizing Resin
- Local Anesthetic Administration
- Nitrous Oxide Administration
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Patient Safety Proficiency
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Nutrition Counseling
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Open Dental Software Proficiency
- Patient Relationship Building
- Treatment Planning and Execution
- Patient Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Dental Disease Management
- Scaling and Root Planing Expertise
- Dental Evaluation and Assessment
- Antibiotic Treatment Administration
- OSHA and Infection Control Adherence
- Intra-oral Camera Operation
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Preventive dentistry
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist in Wisconsin
- CPR & AED certified by American Heart Association
- Nitrous Oxide & Local Anesthetic Administration Certification 2018
- Soft Tissue Laser Certification 2018
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Keystone Dental Partners
07.2021 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
09.2019 - 08.2021
Customer Service Representative
Pizza Man Tosa
12.2015 - 02.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Wauwatosa East High School
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Milwaukee Area Technical College