Amanda Russell
Summary
Dedicated Dental Hygienist with experience at Clear Fork Dental, skilled in ultrasonic instrumentation and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and tailored treatment plans. Expertise in going over treatment plans and digital radiographs, ensuring high standards of care and safety in a fast-paced environment. Patient education is the most important skill for treatment plan acceptance. Patients are my priority!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Clear Fork Dental
10.2019 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
Dental Hygienist
Temp Agency
07.2017 - 10.2019
- I worked with many different dental software including Dentrix, Eaglesoft, and Open dental.
- Educated patients, cleaned patients teeth via prophy, periodontal maintenance and scaling.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments.
Dental Assistant
Fort Worth Dental Arts
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays , sealants, coronal polishing and N2O monitoring.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX06-2017
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Supplies ordering
- Product research
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Digital radiographs
- Nutrition counseling
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Dental impressions
- Dental appliance fabrication retainers and night guards
- Tooth whitening
- Air powder polishing
- Lasers
Certification
- Laser Training 2019
- Nitrous oxide sedation 2012
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Clear Fork Dental
10.2019 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Temp Agency
07.2017 - 10.2019
Dental Assistant
Fort Worth Dental Arts
04.2012 - 04.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
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