Amanda LaCas
Thornton,Colorado
Summary
Professional dental care provider with significant experience in oral health maintenance and patient education. Adept at performing thorough cleanings, periodontal therapy, and advanced preventative care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, skilled in using dental technology, and valued for excellent interpersonal communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Perfect Teeth
07.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive dental cleanings and assessments to ensure optimal oral health.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Assisted in the development of customized patient treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Utilized advanced dental technology, including digital X-rays and intraoral cameras, for diagnostics.
- Implemented infection control protocols to uphold safety standards within the practice.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cloud Dentistry
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with dentists to streamline patient workflow and enhance service delivery.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Denticon.
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Trail Ridge Dental
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
Dental Assistant
Perfect Teeth
01.2010 - 08.2021
- Periodontal Assistant
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO05-2023
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO03-2009
Skills
- Non Surgical Periodontal Therapy
- Periodontal assessment
- Proficient in Multiple different dental softwares
- Local anesthesia administration
- Digital radiographs
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Medical history review
- Dental disease management
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Treatment planning and execution
- Patient relationship building
- Infection control
Certification
- Local Anesthetic License
- CPR/First Aid
- Basic Oral Radiation Education and Training
- Diode Laser Certified
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
- SDF Certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Perfect Teeth
07.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cloud Dentistry
01.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Trail Ridge Dental
01.2023 - 07.2024
Dental Assistant
Perfect Teeth
01.2010 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Colorado Northwestern Community College
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute