Breanna Nichols
Hortonville
Summary
Compassionate and highly-motivated Dental Hygienist with the desire to take on new challenges. Offer expertise in periodontal disease management, diagnosing radiographs, and patient education. Known for building rapport with patients, and providing personalized oral hygiene strategies. Committed to making positive impact on patients' oral health through thorough cleanings and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Midwest Dental
Appleton
01.2023 - Current
- Performed root planing procedures.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Examined mouth for sores or lesions that may indicate a need for further evaluation.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, laser, and ultrasonic devices.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
Dental Hygienist
Elite Smiles Dental
Appleton
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
Dental Assistant
Elite Smiles Dental
Appleton
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories, vital signs, and x-rays.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions.
Dental Assistant
Lobergs
New London
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided services such as stocking rooms with supplies, reordering dental products and turning over rooms between patients.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI05-2018
Skills
- Scaling and Root planing
- Periodontal evaluation
- Patient education and giving oral hygiene instruments
- Anesthetic administration
- Periodontal charting
- Treatment planning
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Digital radiographs
Certification
- Administering Local Anesthesia
- Administering Nitrous Oxide
- Level 1 laser - Uninitiated tip
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Midwest Dental
01.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Elite Smiles Dental
12.2022 - 02.2024
Dental Assistant
Elite Smiles Dental
06.2022 - 12.2022
Dental Assistant
Lobergs
04.2018 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Fox Valley Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant
Fox Valley Technical College