April Crawford
Millbrook,AL
Summary
Talented dental hygienist offering several years of experience providing dental examinations, prophylaxis and oral health education for patients. Skilled at documenting patient information, findings and treatment plans in charts and medical records. Enthusiastic and upbeat when communicating with patients and other employees.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
McLemore
Montgomery, AL
10.2025 - Current
- Performed dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing during patient visits.
- Applied fluoride treatments and sealants following clinical protocols.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Educated McLemore patients on oral hygiene and preventive care routines.
- Reviewed medical histories and identified oral health concerns before appointments.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Performed dental x-rays to assess patients' oral health status. to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
- Recorded patient charts and updated treatment notes in dental software.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
Dental Assistant
W.R Phillippi
Camden, AL
07.2010 - 12.2023
- Educated McLemore patients on oral hygiene and preventive care routines.
- Performed dental cleanings, scaling, and polishing during patient visits.
- Recorded patient charts and updated treatment notes in dental software.
- Assisted W.R Phillippi dental office with chairside support during restorative procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for daily patient appointments.
- Sterilized dental tools and maintained infection control standards across clinic workspaces.
- Took dental x-rays and organized patient records for provider review.
- Updated charts, treatment notes, and appointment details in dental office systems.
- Communicated pre-visit instructions and post-visit care guidance to patients.
- Suctioned, retracted, and handed instruments during exams and procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Education
Dental Hygiene License - Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
07.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant Certifications/ License - Dental Assistant
Frotis
07.2009 - 07.2010
Skills
- Dental prophylaxis
- Periodontal scaling
- Root planing and scaling
- Periodontal maintenance
- Preventive dentistry
- Teeth cleaning
- Fluoride treatment
- Digital radiography
- Digital radiographs
- Infection control
- Clinical sterilization
- Dental charting
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient education
- Patient communication
- Soft tissue management
- Soft tissue management
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Digital radiographs
- Teeth cleaning
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
McLemore
10.2025 - Current
Dental Hygiene License - Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
07.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
W.R Phillippi
07.2010 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant Certifications/ License - Dental Assistant
Frotis
07.2009 - 07.2010