Aneta Gajos
Summary
Experienced dental hygienist with a strong background in patient care, education, and the promotion of oral health. Excellent communication skills have significantly improved patient understanding and compliance. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with both patients and colleagues. Recognized for strong collaboration within teams and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. A commitment to continuing education has significantly improved patient satisfaction and care standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Old Orchard Smiles
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to diverse patient groups
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and use of other at home aids
- Explained the significance of treatment and potential consequences of non-compliance
- Captured radiographs for dentists interpretation
- Conducted oral cancer screenings utilizing VELscope technology
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment
- Maintained infection control standards by effectively sterilizing instruments
- Scheduled and verified appointments to ensure continuity of dental care
- Enhanced expertise through participation in continuing education programs
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
08.2021 - 03.2025
- Delivered comprehensive care to diverse patient groups
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and use of other at home aids
- Explained the significance of treatment and potential consequences of non-compliance
- Assisted in identifying patients who may benefit from clear aligner treatment
- Captured high-quality digital impressions and images for clear aligner cases
- Captured radiographs for dentists interpretation
- Conducted oral cancer screenings utilizing Oral ID technology
- Managed hygiene inventory through monitoring supplies, ordering items and confirming deliveries
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment
- Maintained infection control standards by effectively sterilizing instruments
- Scheduled and verified appointments to ensure continuity of dental care
- Reviewed Doctors schedule to ensure patient follow up appointments were arranged
- Enhanced expertise through participation in continuing education programs
- Provided direct support to both administrative and clinical staff
- Trained and mentored new hygienists and assistants
Peer Tutor
Malcolm X College
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Tutored first and second year dental hygiene students in all didactic courses
Receptionist
Chiropractic Office
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Unit set up
- Maintained patient records
- Patient check in and check out
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments
- Communicated with insurance companies: benefit verification, claims, appeals, pre-authorizations, credentialing
- Monitored inventory
- Responded to patient inquires
Assistant and Receptionist
Dental Office
08.2012 - 03.2016
- All four-handed dentistry, chair-side procedures
- Captured radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis
- Instrument sterilization and recirculation
- Unit maintenance
- Patient record management
- Patient check in and check out
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments
- Communicated with insurance companies: benefit verification, claims, appeals, pre-authorization and credentialing
- Prepared written business communications.
- Handled office marketing
- Monitored inventory
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Malcolm X College
05-2021
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Illinois At Chicago
05-2017
Skills
Language Skills
Polish: fluent
Spanish: basic
Clinical Skills
Ultrasonic instrumentation
Periodontal evaluation
Dental radiography
Fluoride application
Sealant placement
Oral ID screening
VELscope screening
Intraoral camera use
iTero scanning
Trios scanning
Zoom whitening
Glo whitening
Curodont treatment
Local anesthetic administration
Proficient in laboratory skills
Infection control
Thorough medical history evaluation
Devise and implement treatment plans
in collaboration with dental team
Software Skills
Dentrix
Dexis
Eaglesoft
Kodak
Practice Works
DentiAi
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist - Illinois
- Certified in Nitrous Oxide Administration
- Certified in Local Anesthetic Administration
- Certified in Basic Life Support
- CDHC Certificate
Additional Clinical Experience
- St. Bernard Hospital Dental Clinic
- University of Illinois at Chicago - College of Dentistry
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Old Orchard Smiles
04.2025 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
08.2021 - 03.2025
Peer Tutor
Malcolm X College
09.2020 - 05.2021
Receptionist
Chiropractic Office
03.2016 - 08.2019
Assistant and Receptionist
Dental Office
08.2012 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Malcolm X College
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Illinois At Chicago
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