Brittany Henderson
Denver,CO
Summary
Accomplished Dental Hygienist offering 10 years of experience caring for underserved and uninsured patient populations. Expert in providing preventive and restorative care while working to raise awareness of dental hygiene and oral care. Compassionate and understanding when treating and talking with individuals and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Perfect Teeth
Denver, CO
11.2021 - Current
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Denticon.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, and brushing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Administered topical anesthetic (Oraqix) and adjunctive therapies such as placement of antibacterial agents and irrigation.
Dental Hygienist
United States Public Health Service Commissioned
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2009 - 01.2018
- Provide dental hygiene services to underserved populations ( Indian Reservations, rural areas, and prisons)
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in BEMR.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, and brushing.
- Applied fluoride to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with fillings and dental extraction procedures.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Dental Hygienist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Victorville, CA
03.2008 - 08.2009
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in patient's medical record.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, and brushing.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Dental Hygienist
Sealants For Smiles
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2007 - 11.2007
- Educated elementary school children on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Applied dental sealants to school age children protect teeth from decay.
- Designed dental report card that explained child's dental health status and recommendation to seek follow-up care with local dentists.
- Proved successful working within a dynamic environment with setting up and transporting a mobile dental clinic to elementary schools within the Salt Lake City area schools on a daily basis.
Education
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health Science
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT08.2007
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05.2007
Skills
- Root Planing
- Stain Removal
- Fluoride Application
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Dental Radiography
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Antibacterial agent placement and irrigation
Hobbies
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Sewing/Crafting
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Perfect Teeth
11.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
United States Public Health Service Commissioned
08.2009 - 01.2018
Dental Hygienist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
03.2008 - 08.2009
Dental Hygienist
Sealants For Smiles
07.2007 - 11.2007
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health Science
New York Medical College
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport