Alison Park
Vail,AZ
Summary
Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist who maintained licenses and continuing education courses during planned career break to focus on family. Also volunteered with local community organizations to teach good oral health care. Excited to return to a full-time dental hygiene role. Strengths include effective and gentle patient instrumentation, personable demeanor, and commitment to expanding skill set.
Overview
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Work History
1997-1998 Dental Hygienist
Alba Vasquez, DDS
1997-1998 Dental Hygienist
Irving Lebovics, DDS
1997 Dental Hygienist
Alan Zweig DMD
1996-1997 Dental Hygienist
Eric G. Vogel, D.D.S
1996-1997 Dental Hygienist
Keith Whatcott, D.D.S.
1995-1997 Dental Hygienist
Chris Crawford, D.D.S.
1995-1996 Dental Hygienist
Gary L. Matthews, D.D.S
- Performed dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and fluoride treatments
- Provided oral hygiene education to increase patient compliance with at-home care practices
- Built positive relationships with patients and identified opportunities to increase patient comfort during procedures
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Utilized radiography to enhance diagnostic accuracy
- Maintained sterilization protocols and infection control procedures in compliance with regulations.
- Monitored patient progress and provided follow-up care recommendations to ensure optimal outcomes.
1995-2012 Community Oral Health Care Presentations
Various Nonprofits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA05-1995
Skills
- Oral prophylaxis technique including manual and ultrasonic scaling and root planing
- Periodontal evaluation and charting
- Radiographic technique
- Administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide
- Application of topical fluoride and pit and fissure sealants
- Intra and extra oral soft tissue exams
- Oral hygiene education
Certification
- Arizona State Dental Hygiene (including anesthesia)
- California State Dental Hygiene (including anesthesia)
- Utah State Dental Hygiene (including anesthesia)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
Timeline
1997-1998 Dental Hygienist
Alba Vasquez, DDS
1997-1998 Dental Hygienist
Irving Lebovics, DDS
1997 Dental Hygienist
Alan Zweig DMD
1996-1997 Dental Hygienist
Eric G. Vogel, D.D.S
1996-1997 Dental Hygienist
Keith Whatcott, D.D.S.
1995-1997 Dental Hygienist
Chris Crawford, D.D.S.
1995-1996 Dental Hygienist
Gary L. Matthews, D.D.S
1995-2012 Community Oral Health Care Presentations
Various Nonprofits
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loma Linda University
Research
Publication: Arceneaux Alison, Panacek Jan, Tellis Laura, Kiger Robert, Stephens Joni, and Kettering James. "Efficacy of sonic vs manual toothbrushes in maintaining oral health." Journal of Dental Research 1996; 75:86
Abstract: Development and orchestration of clinical and microbiological research protocol: manual versus sonic toothbrushes' effect on plaque scores, bleeding scores and subgingival, anaerobic plaque colonies. 1994-1995. Research findings cited in several publications.
Clinical Research Presentations:
- California Dental Association Convention, Anaheim, CA
- Tri-County Dental Hygienists' Society, Loma Linda, CA
- Loma Linda Alumni Convention, Loma Linda, CA