AUTUMN MARLER
Spring City,TN
Summary
Dedicated and eager dental hygienist seeking a full-time position in a patient-centered dental practice. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient education, and office coordination, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care. Motivated to continuously learn, expand expertise, and collaborate effectively with dental teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Richland Creek Dental
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive periodontal assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention strategies.
- Performed periodontal therapy to prevent, manage, and treat periodontal disease
- Utilized digital radiography and dental software for accurate patient records management.
- Collaborated with Dentists to ensure seamless patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data into Open Dental software.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process to enhance practice efficiency and patient flow.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Strengthened communication skills by presenting complex information in an understandable manner to diverse patient populations.
- Safely administered local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation to promote patient comfort during dental treatment.
- Demonstrated strong collaborative skills in a clinical setting.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Today's Dental
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided exceptional care to eight patients daily, while building patient rapport.
- Identified and treated periodontal disease; conducted comprehensive full-mouth assessments including oral cancer screenings, periodontal charting, dental charting, and radiographic imaging.
- Recognized dental anomalies and pathology.
- Provided education to all patients including nutritional/tobacco counseling, periodontal status, oral-systemic relationship, caries prevention, and oral hygiene instructions.
- Applied fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and subgingival irrigation to support preventive and periodontal care.
- Participated in the development and coordination of restorative treatment plans, including patient education and scheduling.
- Submitted pre-authorizations and dental insurance claims to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.
- Practiced in collaboration with other dental professionals to provide the highest quality of care.
Food Server
Olive Garden
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Ensured the timely delivery of food and beverages to patrons attending the restaurant.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and positive dining experiences.
- Trained and mentored new servers on company policies and best practices for customer engagement.
- Managed food orders accurately, collaborating with kitchen staff to maintain efficient service flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Tennessee Wesleyan University
05.2022
Associate of Science - undefined
Cleveland State Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Team-Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Communication / Customer Service
- Anxiety Alleviation
Accomplishments
- Administration of Local Anesthesia
- Administration of Nitrous Oxide
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Richland Creek Dental
07.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Today's Dental
06.2022 - 07.2023
Food Server
Olive Garden
12.2018 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - undefined
Cleveland State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Community Education
Health Programs, 2020-08, 2022-05, Rogers Creek Elementary School, Niota Elementary School, Madisonville Primary School
COMMUNICATION
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, specializing in the ability to provide excellent customer service
- Empathic listener and anxiety alleviation capabilities toward patients
- Able to collaborate effectively with other health professionals
Clinical Experience
- Tennessee Wesleyan University
- 600+ hours of required clinical hours during education patient care including, but not limited to: Pediatric-Geriatric ages, Patient Education, Tobacco/Nutritional Counseling, Sealant Application, Arestin Therapy, Fluoride Application, Prophylaxis, Oral Cancer Screening, Radiographs, Air Polishing, Delivery of Local Anesthesia, Delivery/Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide, Scaling and Root Planning, Subgingival Irrigation, and Periodontal/Dental Charting