Cassie Jackson
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 19 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Fort Wayne Smiles, PC - David P. Reichwage, DDS
06.2004 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and waterflosser.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services by using cavitron unit.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Science
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05.2004
Skills
- Soft Tissue Diode Laser during Periodontal Therapies
- Dentrix Practice Management Software
- Tooth Whitening with Zoom
- Insurance Claims
- Preventative Maintenance
- Root Planing
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Patient Education
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Fluoride Application
- Digital Radiographs (Dexis)
- Antibiotic Treatment Administration
- Full Mouth Radiographs
Certification
- Myotronics Power of Neuromuscular Dentistry 2012
- Soft Tissue Dental Hygiene Laser Course- 2010
- LVI Global Dynamic Team Concepts 2009
- Achieving Extreme Success for the Team LVI Global 2007
- The JP Institue curriculum Certification Mastership Program 2006
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Fort Wayne Smiles, PC - David P. Reichwage, DDS
06.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Science
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
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