Ashley Pratt

• Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, past and present treatment plans, diagnostics to facilitate accurate diagnoses in addition to thorough clinical documentation.

• Enhanced patient experience by developing rapport, addressing concerns and explaining procedures in a professional, yet understandable manner.

• Improved overall oral health by performing non-surgical periodontal treatments for gum disease.

• Reduced gum inflammation for patients through meticulous scaling and root plaining procedures and periodontal maintenance recall.

• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and systemic link contribution to long term maintenance of periodontal health.

• Developed strong relationships with referring dentists, fostering a collaborative environment that ultimately benefited patient care through many levels of correspondence.

• Conducted comprehensive diagnostic evaluations with periodontist to identify early signs of periodontal disease, enabling for prompt intervention when applicable.

• Maintained a high standard of infection control protocols within the practice, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff alike.

• Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development for all types of our community's members.
• Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix. Created detailed templates to ensure adequate and accurate data for continued patient care and relationships.
• Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, hard and soft tissue lesions, and/or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth, gums and teeth.
• Provided patient specific education on systemic link, brushing and flossing, and patient specific product recommendations.
• Carried out non surgical periodontal therapies when diagnosed by doctor through scaling and root planing, treatment with laser bacterial reduction and placement of Arestin.
• Performed other adjunct services such as caries prevention with fluoride and sealant application, advanced oral cancer screenings using VeLScope, Zoom! in office whitening and seal and protect for sensitivity relief.
• Awarded Director's Club for excellence in production 2020, 2021, 2022.
• Facilitator for Heartland's Clinical Essentials and Leadership Fundamentals series on 6 different occasions in Dallas and Chicago.

• Performed duties required of a hygienist in a fast paced environment.
• Identified opportunities to team leads when it came to patient care.
• Carried out advanced dental cleaning services when allowed.
• Adapted quickly to company specific software.

• Performed duties specific to a hygienist's role.
• Attended leadership courses in Orlando with other team leads.
• Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing 4 other hygienists to ensure quality care to patients was being delivered.
• Created an employee handbook and manual for the office

• Performed duties of a hygienist while learning a new role.
• Established protocols and guidance as to enlist flow in a new practice.
• Attended many classes and courses in the first year as a new graduate which developed current skills.

• Elected to President for Student Chapter of American Dental Hygiene Association (2013)
• Graduated Summa cum Laude : keynote speaker for student address
• Professional Development included philanthropy with Remote Area Medical in Bristol, TN (2015)