Andrea Deveraux
Lehighton
Summary
Dedicated dental hygienist with over 24 years of comprehensive experience in dental hygiene and assisting, specializing in preventive dental care. Recognized for fostering strong, long-lasting relationships with patients and colleagues through a patient-centered approach. Expertise in delivering high-quality preventive care while actively promoting awareness of dental hygiene and oral health practices. Compassionate and empathetic in interactions, ensuring individuals and families feel understood and supported throughout their dental journeys.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Bret Lesavoy Pediatrics
Allentown, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Provides comprehensive dental hygiene services, including assessments and prophylaxis treatments to pediatric patients.
- Educates patients and caregivers on oral health practices and preventive care strategies.
- Assists in developing individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Collaborates with dental team to ensure seamless patient flow and high-quality care delivery.
- Mentors junior hygienists and dental assistants, enhancing team skills and service quality.
- Educates patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Supports office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and scheduling appointments
- Applies fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Demonstrates a compassionate and nurturing approach while implementing the tell-show-do method.
- Conducts dental X-rays for diagnostic purposes, ensuring accurate treatment planning.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Quiet Valley Dental (formally Dr. David Pollack)
Sciota, PA
06.2020 - 12.2025
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients of all ages on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Helped to implement treatment plan with Dentist that explained patients' dental health status and treatment options.
- Captured and helped to interpret patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services including Scaling & Root Planing and Periodontal Maintenance.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Softdent, Open Dental, and Gendex VixWin.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Disinfected equipment and sterilized dental instruments to keep clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Administered topical & local anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. David Pollack DMD
Sciota, PA
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis. Removed plaque, calculus and polished patients teeth to remove surface stains.
- Exposed, developed, and mounted intraoral dental x-rays.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient information in paper charts.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Theodore Opperman DMD
Pen Argyl, PA
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Exposed, developed, and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
Dental Assistant
Dr. David Pollack DMD
Sciota, PA
10.2001 - 06.2009
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Exposed, developed, mounted, and prepared patient x-rays for dentist review.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties including endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-2013
Skills
- Dental charting
- Treatment planning
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Sealant and fluoride application
- Patient relationship building
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Digital radiographs
- Nutrition counseling
- Preventive oral health education
- Oral Cancer screening
- Local anesthesia administration
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Medical history review
Certification
- Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist
- Local Anesthesia License - 2013 to present
- Current CPR certified
- Current Child Abuse Clearance and Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Bret Lesavoy Pediatrics
01.2026 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Quiet Valley Dental (formally Dr. David Pollack)
06.2020 - 12.2025
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Theodore Opperman DMD
03.2017 - 02.2019
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. David Pollack DMD
08.2013 - 06.2020
Dental Assistant
Dr. David Pollack DMD
10.2001 - 06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northampton Community College