BETH COOK
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in decision-making and problem-solving. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering teamwork to enhance patient experiences.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
STACEY FAMILY DENTISTRY
Gadsden, AL
08.2003 - Current
- Supervised dental hygiene team to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
- Developed and implemented patient education programs on oral health and preventive care.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting medical histories, treatment plans, progress notes.
- Mentored junior hygienists, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their skills.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, earning trust through compassionate care and consistent follow-up on treatment progress.
- Contributed to practice growth by consistently delivering high-quality care that led to increased patient referrals.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels and minimizing waste through efficient ordering processes.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
TEAM ASSOCIATE
WALMART
GADSDEN, AL
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
GADSDEN HIGH SCHOOL
Gadsden, AL05-2004
Dental Hygiene
ALABAMA DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Birmingham, AL06-2007
Skills
- Decision-making capacity
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Following instructions
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cleaning
Certification
- Certification license to administer local anesthesia (Alabama Dental Hygiene Infiltration Program 2018)
Timeline
TEAM ASSOCIATE
WALMART
11.2025 - Current
Lead Dental Hygienist
STACEY FAMILY DENTISTRY
08.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
GADSDEN HIGH SCHOOL
Dental Hygiene
ALABAMA DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM