Brittany Higbee
Draper,UT
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Hygienist with six years' expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Adept in building relationships with patients. Seeking to leverage experience to take next career step with growing dental office.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Copper View Dental
West Valley City, UT
08.2020 - Current
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents or updating patient records.
- Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
- Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
Registered Dental Hygienist
West Jordan Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
West Jordan, UT
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05-2018
Skills
- Building rapport and earning patient trust
- Gentle and thorough prophylaxis
- Comfortable local anesthetic infections
- Team player
- Cultural competence
- Lifelong learner
Certification
- Laser certified
- Americorps Program
- SBIRT certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Copper View Dental
08.2020 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
West Jordan Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
05.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Salt Lake Community College
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