Catherine Dinunzio

Established Dental Hygienist providing exceptional high quality care in a technologically advanced private practice...

• Delivered advanced tailored care to patients
• Educated patients on all predetermined dental procedures and treatments
• Captured and reviewed patient's 3 Dimensional radiographs
• Provided compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication and exceptional clinical skills
• Effectively worked directly with Dentists and other Health Care Professionals

Professional Lead Hygienist for three providers in a successful Dental Service Organized (DSO) practice...

• Successfully grew part time hygiene schedule to full time
• Created additional part time hygiene day
• Standardized treatment evaluations and assessments among team
• Created Uniform treatment planning and execution
• Source Coordinator for Hygiene Reactivation Program

Lead Dental Hygienist in a department of six providing exceptional quality care to patients in large busy general dentistry practice. Along with individualized care of patients...

• Coordinated hygiene inventory, including tracking supplies, placing orders, and verifying receipt of items
• Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and troubleshooted malfunctions
• Organized and coordinated continuing education workshops and seminars for staff
• Regularly reviewed industry publications to maintain updated professional knowledge

Successfully founded a Dental Hygiene Department in a General Dentistry start up practice...

• Developed policies, workflow, and best practices in Hygiene Department
• Published hygiene procedure manual for practice
• Established research-based STM program to improve standard of care

Dental Hygienist in a established Periodontal Office...

• Ensured patient comfort with exceptional clinical skills
• Calm and gentle approach, focusing on developing patient rapport
• Built expertise in patient education