Amanda Woodruff
Royersford,PA
Summary
Passionate and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist with 6 years of experience. Expert at performing dental prophylaxis, periodontal treatment, and administering local anesthetics. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations from check in to check out. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals. Experience in leading a team of dental hygienists for office success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Reardon Dental
Exton, PA
05.2019 - Current
- Supervised dental hygiene team & schedules, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices.
- Fostered open communication among team members and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated continuing education opportunities for clinical staff.
- Conducted comprehensive dental assessments, identifying patient needs and treatment options.
- Educated patients on preventative dental care techniques.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained accurate records by documenting important patient data.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs using digital software.
- Sterilized equipment and managed hygiene supply inventory.
- Scaled patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments, sealants, arestin, brush & bond, and irrigation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Eastern International College
Jersey City, NJ04.2021
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA04.2019
Skills
- Periodontal therapy and prophylaxis
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Local anesthesia
- Instrument sterilization
- Sealant and fluoride application
- Digital radiography-Dexis proficiency
- Oral cancer screening
- Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend software proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- CPR certification
- Patient communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Infection Control Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- HIPAA Compliance Training Certificate- U.S Department of Health & Human Services.
- Local Anesthesia Certification - Pennsylvania Board of Dentistry.
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Reardon Dental
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Eastern International College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Montgomery County Community College