Ashlyn Ludwig
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with eight years of expertise and progressive experience in general, cosmetic and periodontal offices. Expert at performing dental prophylaxis, radiographs and impressions. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Patient focused while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Camillus Dental Associates
Camillus, NY
01.2015 - Current
- Carried out new patient, recall, and scaling and root planning cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Softdent and Dentrix.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene for systemic health and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and sensitivity reduction.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as oral irrigation with chlorhexidine.
- Performed impressions for whitening trays and night guards.
Dental Hygienist
Fayetteville Family Dentistry
Fayetteville, NY
11.2014 - 03.2020
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services for 6 month recall and periodontally involved patients.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Educated patients on importance of smoking cessation, oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, and brushing.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Assisted dentists during cosmetic and oral surgery procedures.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC05.2013
Skills
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Tooth Whitening
- Anesthetic Administration
- Stain Removal
- Dental Disease Management
Certification
- Local infiltration and nitrous oxide administration and monitoring. 2014-2024
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Camillus Dental Associates
01.2015 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Fayetteville Family Dentistry
11.2014 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Le Moyne College
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
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