Ashley Harwood
North Conway,NH
Summary
Talented Dental Hygienist offering 15 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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
North Country Dental
North Conway , NH
05.2022 - Current
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Managed dental records and entered information using PracticeWorks to keep important patient information on file.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Dental Hygienist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Berlin, NH
08.2012 - 09.2021
- Educated patients regarding preventive dental care, plaque control, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral healthcare services
- Examined teeth and gum with appropriate dental instruments, x-rays and other diagnostic equipment
- Evaluated risk of oral cancer by examining patients' mouths for sores, recessed and bleeding gums and oral lesions
- Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs
- Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures
- Worked in a high stress setting with various patient backgrounds
- An active member of multiple teams outside of the dental department in a correctional setting
- Participated in armed prisoner transport to local hospitals
- Responds to medical emergencies within the prison
- Resposible for tool control and inventory
- Train inmate orderlies in infection control procedures as well as dental assisting techniques
- Acted as the
- Health Services Department head and was held responsible for mulitple staff
- Maintained safety and security of correction institution.
Dental Hygienist
The Molar Express
Littleton, NH
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
- Applied fluorides or other cavity- prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay
- Scaled, polished and applied sealants and fluorides
- Actively participated in outreach programs for uninsured and underinsured children
- Developed dental health education curriculum and presents to grade schools on a regular basis
- Worked with portable dental equipment in public health dental settings
- Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs
- Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs
- Recommended products and devices for patients' home care
- Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies
- Regularly planned and coordinated
Education
Associate of Science Dental - Hygiene, Dental Hygiene
University of New England
01.2007
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- First Aid and CPR
- Oral Health Management
- Patient Care
Additional Information
- NH Dental Hygiene License #02666
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist in New Hampshire #02666
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
North Country Dental
05.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
08.2012 - 09.2021
Dental Hygienist
The Molar Express
06.2010 - 08.2012
Associate of Science Dental - Hygiene, Dental Hygiene
University of New England
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