Andrea Garling
Rochester
Summary
Detail-oriented dental hygienist with extensive experience in patient education and infection control. Known for strong teamwork and effective oral health assessments, ready to enhance patient experiences and drive practice success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Sansone Dental practice
Hilton
06.2023 - Current
- Provided thorough dental cleanings and preventative care to patients.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention techniques.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient care plans.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment compliance.
- Utilized digital radiography to enhance diagnostic capabilities in treatment planning.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure effective patient treatment and follow-up care.
- Documented patient records accurately in practice management software systems.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care planning.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
Dental Hygienist
Hamlin Dental
Hamlin
10.2022 - Current
- Provided thorough dental cleanings and preventative care to patients.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention techniques.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient care plans.
- Utilized digital radiography to enhance diagnostic capabilities in treatment planning.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment compliance.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure effective patient treatment and follow-up care.
- Implemented infection control procedures to uphold practice safety standards.
- Documented patient records accurately in practice management software systems.
Dental Hygienist
Modern family dental
Hilton
07.2001 - 05.2023
- Provided thorough dental cleanings and preventative care to patients.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention techniques.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York, NY 09.1999 - 06.2001
Skills
- digital radiography
- patient education
- infection control
- patient record management
- team collaboration
- practice safety standards
- digital software utilization
- oral health assessment
- attention to detail
- effective communication
- time management
- Preventive dentistry
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Sansone Dental practice
06.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Hamlin Dental
10.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Modern family dental
07.2001 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College
09.1999 - 06.2001