Carolyn Hickok
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist with 16 years of clinical experience delivering high quality preventative oral care and patient education. Proven ability to build strong patient relationships, coordinate care, and improve health outcomes through communication and evidence based practice. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical knowledge in telehealth, healthcare consulting, dental product education, case review, or healthcare business operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cityscape Dental
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Provide preventative and periodontal care in a high- volume practice
- Conduct patient assessments including periodontal charting, radiographs, and risk analysis
- Educate patients on oral-systemic health, preventative strategies, and treatment compliance
- Maintain accurate documentation using electronic dental records while ensuring HIPAA compliance
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions
- Support practice efficiency by coordinating patient flow, scheduling follow ups, and assisting with case acceptance
Registered Dental Hygienist
Woodlake Family Dental
Naperville, IL
11.2011 - 12.2025
- Delivered preventative dental services including scaling and root planning, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Built long term patient relationships leading to strong retention and treatment adherence
- Assisted with patient case presentations and insurance pre authorization processes
- Maintained infection control protocols meeting OSHA standards
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05-2010
Skills
- Registered Dental Hygienist IL License 020013293
- Local Anesthesia Certification
- Periodontal Laser Therapy
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, Overjet
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cityscape Dental
01.2026 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Woodlake Family Dental
11.2011 - 12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Prairie State College