Alma Church
Wisconsin Rapids,WI
Summary
Compassionate dental hygiene professional with vast knowledge concerning clinical procedures such as oral disease screenings, nutritional counseling, periodontal instrumentation, patient education and motivation, as well as implementing preventative measures to help patients achieve great oral hygiene.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Exposed, developed, and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Dental Assistant
Premier Dental LLC
Aurora, IL
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Translated procedures to spanish speaking only patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI05.2023
Skills
- Bilingual (spanish)
- Vital signs aptitude
- Dental x-rays (PSP, Digital, Film)
- Soft tissue management
- Periodontics proficiency
- Apply Sealants
- Compassionate and Caring
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Plaque Control
- Oral Impressions
- Universal Precautions
- Protective Coatings
- Preventative Maintenance
- Pain Control
Community Service
- Dental Education Presentation at Assisted living facility and elementary age students, Spring 2023
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student
Northcentral Technical College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Premier Dental LLC
04.2014 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northcentral Technical College
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