Arnera Gagnon
Port Washington,NY
Summary
Passionate and detail-oriented dental hygienist with 2 years of experience providing exceptional patient care. Proficient in conducting comprehensive oral assessments, performing scaling and root planing, and delivering preventive treatments such as fluoride applications and dental sealants. Skilled in educating patients on oral hygiene practices and promoting optimal dental health. Seeking to contribute expertise and dedication to a dynamic dental practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Smile House Dental
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
Dental Assistant
Long Island Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
03.2015 - 05.2020
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Plaza College
Forest Hills, NY04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY06.2014
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Root Planning and Scaling Expertise
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Dental Charting
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Sealant Application
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Nutrition Counseling
- Anesthetic Administration
- Safety Compliance
- Preventive Dentistry
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Fluoride Treatments
- Infection Control
- Ultrasonic Instrumentation
- Periodontal Therapy
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Empathy and Compassion
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Smile House Dental
10.2022 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Long Island Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
09.2020 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
03.2015 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Plaza College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Queens College of The City University of New York
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