Anna Silko
Prior Lake,MN
Summary
A compassionate dental hygienist with 3 years of experience implementing exceptional oral healthcare services. Dedicated to improving patients' oral health through comprehensive assessments, preventive care, and patient education. Pursuing a part-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, and effective time management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Clinical
Park Dental Ridges
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patients' overall oral health and provided patient education and individualized oral hygiene instructions to maintain oral health.
- Administered local anesthesia for pain control, ensuring patient comfort during dental procedures.
- Implemented preventive caries measures such as fluoride treatments and dental sealants to promote optimal oral health.
- Captured and interpreted dental radiographs to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Performed thorough dental cleanings, oral prophylaxis, periodontal assessments, scaling and root planning.
- Documented dental conditions, treatments, and patient progress in electronic dental records using dental software systems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates of Savage
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Delivered quality care to every patient under the supervision of the dentist.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Captured radiographs and intra-oral images.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Completed clinical notes.
- Completed prophylaxis on kids.
- Provided oral hygiene instructions to patients of various age groups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Herzing University
Saint Louis Park, MNAssociate of Science - Dental Assisting
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MNSkills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Patient education
- Dental materials knowledge
- Keeping patients comfortable
- Sterilization techniques
- Eaglesoft software
- Communication
- Culturally cognizant
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Licensed Dental Hygienist (LDH)
- Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA)
- Local Anesthetic and Nitrous Oxide Administrator
Dental Hygiene Experience
Dental Hygiene Clinical, Park Dental Ridges, Burnsville, MN, 01/22, Present, Administered local anesthetics, Applied fluoride, Captured radiographs, Performed prophylaxis or scaling and root planning, Provided OHI, Periodontal debridement
Dental Assisting Experience
Dental Assistant, Dental Associates of Savage, Savage, MN, 03/18, 09/21, Taking medical history & vitals, Capture Radiographs, Assisted with various dental procedures such as:, Extractions, Root canals, Fillings, Crown preps, Impressions, Making molds, Scheduled follow-up appointments, Completed clinical notes, Completed pedo prophylaxis, Provided OHI to patients of various age groups
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Clinical
Park Dental Ridges
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates of Savage
03.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Herzing University
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Hennepin Technical College
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