Anna Cutler
Wisner,LA
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused RDH with 22 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tensas Dental, Public Health
05.2017 - Current
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Damon Bradford
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Removal of plaque and calculus.
- Scaling and Root Planing on patients with periodontal disease.
- Patient education on Patients with periodontal disease.
- Train assistants in patient care and infection control.
- Provide local anesthetic for patients prior to surgery.
- Ensure that the office is compliant with Hippa and OSHA standards.
- Assist in removal of sutures after periodontal surgery.
- Delivered local anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery for surgical extractions, implants and bone grafting.
Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
ULM School of Dental Hygiene
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Instructed hygiene students on proper instrumentation, patient care, infection control, and xray technique.
Dental Hygienist
Tensas Dental, Public Health
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Assisted with the start up of the dental office.
- Plaque and calculus removal.
- Helped start up a sealant program in Tensas Parish.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
Dental Hygienist
Gregg Dental Center
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Removal of plaque and calculus.
- Worked recall schedule.
Dental Hygienist
Sicily Island Family Dentistry
06.2005 - 04.2008
- Calculus and plaque removal.
- Went to area schools to place sealants on children's teeth.
- Went to area schools and presented presentation on the effects of tobacco on oral health.
Education
BS - Dental Hygiene
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2004
Skills
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Nutrition counseling
- Local anesthesia administration
- Patient relationship building
- Patient communication
- Stain removal
- Medical history documentation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Treatment Planning
- Oral cancer screening
- Dental prophylaxis
- Dental radiography
- Sealant application
- 3D Scans
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Additional Information
I enjoy working alongside others that strive to be better and to do better by serving the community that surrounds them.
Certification
- Dental Hygienist, 2015-01-01, 2017-12-01
- Administer Local Anesthetic, 2015-01-01, 2017-12-01
- CPR/First Aid, 2016-08-01, 2018-08-01
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tensas Dental, Public Health
05.2017 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Damon Bradford
06.2014 - 05.2017
Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
ULM School of Dental Hygiene
08.2012 - 01.2017
Dental Hygienist
Tensas Dental, Public Health
06.2009 - 06.2012
Dental Hygienist
Gregg Dental Center
06.2008 - 05.2009
Dental Hygienist
Sicily Island Family Dentistry
06.2005 - 04.2008
BS - Dental Hygiene
University of Louisiana at Monroe