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Brandy Boxwood

Brandy Boxwood

Rockford,IL

Summary

Ambitious Dental Hygienist with seven years of expertise providing dental care and oral health education. Skilled at dental prophylaxis through SRPs, fluoride treatment, and sealant application. Accomplished at driving dental health goals through patient education and community outreach.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Dynamics Dental Staffing
11.2020 - Current

Providing excellent patient care and services to enhance oral and systemic health.

Gentle and understanding approach to enhance patient satisfaction.

Always interested in continuing education and exploring opportunities for growth.

Holds high regard for fluoride treatments and can enable patients to understand the need for fluoride.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kenneth Lutsch D.D.S.
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Performed comprehensive dental cleanings and assessments to ensure patient oral health.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
  • Collaborated with dentists to identify treatment options and improve patient outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe clinic environment.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
  • Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.

Dental Hygienist

Midwest Dental
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including prophylaxis, debridements, scaling in the presence of gingival inflammation, and scaling and root planning.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and general oral hygiene.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
  • Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Marian University
Wisconsin
08.2026

Skills

  • Digital radiographs
  • Medical office administration
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Root planning and scaling expertise
  • Periodontal Evaluation
  • Dentrix Software Proficiency
  • Dental Disease Management
  • Dental Charting
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient relationship building
  • Patient education and counseling

Accomplishments

Phi Theta Kappa and Honors society member

Colgate Student Total Achievement award, 2018

Volunteer work participating in the sealant program, 2018

Volunteer work assessing fluoride levels in the community at the

Il. Department of Public Health, 2018

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kenneth Lutsch D.D.S.
03.2023 - 06.2025

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Dynamics Dental Staffing
11.2020 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Midwest Dental
01.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Marian University

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Rock Valley College