Amy Arrington
Chesnee,SC
Summary
Dental health professional prepared to bring comprehensive understanding of oral care and patient management to role. Proven ability to perform thorough cleanings and educate patients on maintaining oral hygiene. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to meet clinic needs, showcasing skills in periodontal therapy and patient communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Southern Carolina Alliance
08.2023 - Current
- Educated and experienced in treating and maintaining periodontal pockets with SRP, irrigation and by administering Arestin into periodontal pockets, thereafter, educating patients from this point on, in good oral home care.
- Well educated and researched on water pick usage and how it helps to improve and restore periodontal health and overall gingival health.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental Care
08.2012 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Utilized dentrix software.
- Trained on utilizing 3D scanner.
- Supported dentist with invisalign certification by educating patients any discussing results on ClinPro
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
Dental Hygienist
Inman Family Dental
04.2008 - 08.2012
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in eagle soft.
Education
Associate - Dental Hygiene
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-2004
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Delivery of arestin applicators
- Patient relationship building
- Periodontal maintenance
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal evaluation
- Dental disease management
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Southern Carolina Alliance
08.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental Care
08.2012 - 08.2023
Dental Hygienist
Inman Family Dental
04.2008 - 08.2012
Associate - Dental Hygiene
Greenville Technical College
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