Angela Kyker
Telford,TN
Summary
Veteran Dental Hygienist with 15 years of expertise in preventive, restorative and periodontal procedures. Gifted at dental prophylaxis, periodontal scaling and root planing and radiographs. Focused on building relationships with patients and providing comprehensive education to treat and prevent oral disease. Proven leader with experience training and mentoring other staff. I have a combined skill set as I was a certified dental assistant before becoming a dental hygienist. Collectively,I have 25 years of dental experience. I help my co-hygienists by printing their daily schedules and reviewing patient health histories as well as periodontal charting and other tasks that are not in my job performance duties.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Dental Hygienist
James Quillen VA Hospital
Johnson City, TN
12.2013 - Current
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in DRM.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and maintaining better heart health and diabetic A-1c levels due to proper oral home care.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Administered local anesthetic for periodontal procedures.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
Dental Hygienist
Alamont Dental Associates
Bristol, TN
06.2008 - 11.2013
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Dental Hygienist
Parkway Family Dental
Elizabethton, TN
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eagle Soft.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, and brushing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2007
Skills
- Nutrition Counseling
- Dental Disease Management
- HIPAA Awareness Training Certification
- Root Planing
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Anesthetic Administration
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Documenting Patient History
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Diagnostic Equipment Operation
- Patient Safety Proficiency
- Fluoride Application
- Digital Radiographs
- Hand Instruments
- Universal Precautions
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Records Management
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Adjunct Therapy
- Exceptional Written Communication Skills
- Rapport Development
- Patient Dental Histories
- Patient Screening
- Visual Examinations
- Active Listening
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Preventative Maintenance
- Gum and Tooth Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Communication
- Gum Disease Identification
Additional Information
During the Pandemic, we were not able to see patients for about 4 months. During this time, I screened visitors to the hospital for Covid symptoms in multiple entrances and the CLC. I was also detailed to the PPE team to make and deliver specialized PPE for the ICU, the secondary Covid ward and to the Emergency Department. My final detail before returning to my clinical hygiene position was to take calls and schedule employees for Covid testing.
Timeline
Senior Dental Hygienist
James Quillen VA Hospital
12.2013 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Alamont Dental Associates
06.2008 - 11.2013
Dental Hygienist
Parkway Family Dental
05.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
East Tennessee State University
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