Casey Rogers
Riverview,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished Dental Hygienist with a comprehensive skill set in patient assessment, treatment planning, and clinical mentorship. Demonstrates several years of experience in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. A team player that values a positive and peaceful working environment. Dedicated to continuous life-long learning both professionally and personally.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subregional Hygiene Mentor
Heartland Dental
Riverview, Florida
05.2024 - Current
- Provide leadership and clinical mentorship to dental hygiene teams across multiple practices, driving consistency in patient care, workflow efficiency, and clinical outcomes
- Analyze hygiene performance metrics (production, perio %, fluoride, adjunctive therapies) to identify gaps and implement targeted improvement strategies
- Coach hygienists on evidence-based protocols, patient education, and treatment planning alignment to enhance case acceptance and quality of care
- Partnered with practice managers and scheduling coordinators to optimize hygiene schedules and enhance patient access
- Led team trainings, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring sessions to elevate clinical excellence and communication
- Support implementation of new technologies and systems (e.g., AI diagnostics, reporting tools) to improve diagnostic accuracy and workflow integration
- Foster a collaborative culture by strengthening doctor–hygiene partnerships and promoting consistency in treatment protocols
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
Riverview, FL
01.2018 - Current
- Build strong patient relationships while fostering a comfortable and welcoming environment.
- Achieve top performance by consistently meeting production expectations and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Perform effective preventive procedures including prophylaxis cleanings, sealant placement, and fluoride placement.
- Execute therapeutic and periodontal procedures, including gingival scaling for gingivitis, perio maintenance, and SRP, ensuring patient comfort through local anesthetic and Arestin administration.
- Perform thorough evaluations that included use of an intraoral camera, iTero scanner, Velscope cancer screening, full periodontal charting, and digital x-rays.
- Review dental and medical histories as well as kept detailed and accurate patient records.
- Skilled with treatment planning and explanation, as well as scheduling next hygiene and doctor appts.
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Southbay Periodontics & Implantology
Riverview, FL
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Specialized in the management of moderate to severe periodontal disease, including advanced and medically complex cases
- Collaborated with the periodontist in the co-diagnosis, staging, and grading of periodontal disease
- Managed periodontal maintenance programs for high-risk patients with customized recare intervals
- Integrated understanding of periodontal-systemic links (i.e., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, smoking) to support comprehensive patient care
- Utilized advanced diagnostics, including full-mouth charting and radiographic interpretation, to monitor disease progression
- Performed dental implant maintenance, including peri-implant tissue assessment and management of peri-implant disease
- Coordinated with referring general dentists to ensure continuity of care and detailed case communication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL01-2027
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL01-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL01-2017
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Growth mindset
- Strong aptitude for learning
- Kodak, Dexis software proficiency
- Expertise in Dentrix, some exposure to Eaglesoft
- Treatment planning
- Pain management strategies
- Infection control and safety practices
- OSHA compliance
Certification
- Dental Hygiene FL License, Current
- Local Anesthesia Certification, Current
- CPR/BLS Certification
Affiliations
- Volunteer Work
Timeline
Subregional Hygiene Mentor
Heartland Dental
05.2024 - Current
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
01.2018 - Current
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Southbay Periodontics & Implantology
06.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Hillsborough Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hillsborough Community College