Brittany Tomaszewski
Bethel Park,PA
Summary
Focused dental hygienist with several years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation, ensuring comfort throughout procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Polished Dental (formerly Ronald Speranza DMD)
Wilkins Township, PA
02.2012 - 10.2018
- Cleaned and polished removable appliances such as dentures and orthodontic retainers.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Assisted dentists during restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, fillings, implants.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
Dental Hygienist
Ravi Balu DMD
Murrysville, PA
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Fred Stern DMD
Penn Hills, PA
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Cleaned and polished removable appliances such as dentures and orthodontic retainers.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
Assistant Store Manager
The Shoe Dept
Greensburg, PA
08.2008 - 09.2011
- Oversaw coaching and guidance of store employees to foster advancement in work operations.
- Supervised cash handling processes to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock at all times, reducing shortages and overages.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, Pa05-2011
Skills
- Dental charting
- Dental disease treatment
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Preventive oral health education
- Dental prophylaxis
- Safety compliance
- Local anesthesia administration
- Instrument and room setup
- Patient assessments
- Fluoride application
- Tooth whitening
- Dental impression specialist
- Medical office administration
- Periodontal evaluation
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application
- Stain removal
- Radiographic interpretation
- Patient relationship building
- Digital radiographs
- Cleaning and sanitation
Certification
- Dental Hygiene 2011
- Local Anesthesia 2011
- Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner
- CPR Certification
Affiliations
- Volunteered time for Team Smile in Pittsburgh, Pa
- Participated in monthly giving campaigns in local charities
- Mother to 4 children, one whom is on the Autism Spectrum
- Volunteer time at children's schools and sports activities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Polished Dental (formerly Ronald Speranza DMD)
02.2012 - 10.2018
Dental Hygienist
Ravi Balu DMD
09.2011 - 01.2012
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Fred Stern DMD
07.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Store Manager
The Shoe Dept
08.2008 - 09.2011
- Dental Hygiene 2011
- Local Anesthesia 2011
- Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner
- CPR Certification
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Westmoreland County Community College
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