Carolyn Holmes
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Seasoned Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at Pacific Dental Health, adept in periodontal treatment and proficient in Dentrix software. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient oral health through expert application of fluoride and personalized nutrition counseling. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and ability to improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Pacific Dental Health
Irvine, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Recognized warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer or diabetes through clinical observations.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
Spartanburg, SC
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within budgetary guidelines.
- Procedures listed above
Dental Hygienist
Cedar Spring Dentistry
Spartanburg, SC
02.2019 - 03.2021
Dental Hygienist
James M Carroll DMD
Gaffney, SC
04.2018 - 11.2018
Dental Hygienist
Frick and Jones Periodontics
Spartanburg, SC
04.1995 - 04.2010
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-1994
Skills
- Tooth whitening
- Fluoride application
- Dental disease management
- Periodontal treatment
- Nutrition counseling
- Periodontal evaluation
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Soft tissue management
- Local anesthesia administration
- Digital radiographs
- Oral cancer screening
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Gemini Laser
- Eagle Software
- EPIC Software
Certification
- Local Anesthesia
- Nitrous Oxide
- Gemini Laser
- Biolase Laser
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Pacific Dental Health
12.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
04.2021 - 12.2024
Dental Hygienist
Cedar Spring Dentistry
02.2019 - 03.2021
Dental Hygienist
James M Carroll DMD
04.2018 - 11.2018
Dental Hygienist
Frick and Jones Periodontics
04.1995 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Greenville Technical College
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