Gina Lannom
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Driven dental hygienist with 39 years of experience and background in performing oral screenings, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing. Skilled at educating patients on oral hygiene, health and disease management. Accomplished at streamlining daily activities and supervising administrative functions.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Troy Long, DDS
Lebanon, TN
08.2001 - Current
- Provide preventative dental care services, such as scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments.
- Manage periodontal disease through proper debridement and charting.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventative care techniques.
- Utilize advanced technology to perform various procedures, such as digital radiography and intraoral camera usage.
- Train new staff on office protocols and hygiene practices effectively.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Support other office functions during downtime to foster cooperation and a positive work environment.
- Impressions for occlusal guards and bleaching trays.
- Monitoring of nitrous oxide.
Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. James Lea, DDS
Lebanon, TN
07.1992 - 08.2001
- Treated 24 pediatric patients daily providing, exams, cleanings, and education to patients and guardians.
- Executed a positive and empathetic attitude along with behavior management training to ensure children and adolescents received quality comprehensive care.
- Provided services for individuals who are differently abled, including diagnoses of cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and autism, while creating a fun, educational visits.
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. James Lea, DDS
Lebanon, TN
12.1986 - 07.1992
- Assisted dentist in restorative procedures.
- Fabricated and fitted orthodontic appliances for patients, including bands, wires, and retainers.
- Monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory and made orders.
- Scheduled appointments and sent reminders, filed insurance documents, prepared bills, and received payment for dental services.
- Assisted in hospital-based dentistry.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-1992
Registered Dental Assistant -
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05-1987
Skills
- Sealant application
- Periodontal evaluation
- Root planing and scaling expertise
- Digital radiographs
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Troy Long, DDS
08.2001 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. James Lea, DDS
07.1992 - 08.2001
Lead Dental Assistant
Dr. James Lea, DDS
12.1986 - 07.1992
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Tennessee State University
Registered Dental Assistant -
Nashville State Community College