Alexandra Ransonet
Battle Ground,Washington
Summary
Focused, highly motivated, very versatile Dental Hygienist with 23years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation, ensuring comfort throughout anesthetic and restorative procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist (pedatric Restorative)
Adventure Dental
Vancouver, WA
08.2020 - Current
- Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
- Place class I, II, III, IV composite restorations. Placed anterior cosmetic buildups
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hiddenbrook Dental (formerly Wendel Dental
Vancouver, WA
03.2005 - 07.2020
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
- Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
- Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing and flossing techniques.
- Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with dentists or hygienists as needed.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
- Obtained medical histories from new patients prior to beginning treatment plans.
- Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Monitored patient progress during office visits and reported any changes in oral health to dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations within budgetary limits.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06-2001
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Instrument Preparation
- Sealant Application
- Anesthetic Administration
- Dental Radiography
- Patient Screening
- Tooth Whitening
- Periodontal Treatment
- Treatment Planning
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Restorative Dentistry
- Digital Radiographs
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist (pedatric Restorative)
Adventure Dental
08.2020 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hiddenbrook Dental (formerly Wendel Dental
03.2005 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loma Linda University
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