Ashley Waites
Georgiana,AL
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with a track record of enhancing patient oral health at Dr. Nzingha Stovall's clinic, adept in ultrasonic instrumentation and patient education. Excelled in implementing infection control and periodontal therapy, significantly improving patient comfort and trust through empathetic communication and expert care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Nzingha Stovall
05.2017 - Current
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Implemented effective infection control measures by sterilizing instruments and following strict protocols for cleanliness.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Increased patient trust and comfort, explaining procedures and answering questions with empathy and clarity.
Dental Hygienist
Stone Creek Dental
06.2013 - 04.2017
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Camille Phillips
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Education
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
Birmingham, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal Therapy
- Oral anesthesia application for periodontal scaling
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Digital Radiographs
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Nzingha Stovall
05.2017 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Stone Creek Dental
06.2013 - 04.2017
Dental Assistant
Dr. Camille Phillips
08.2010 - 06.2013
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Trenholm State Community College
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