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Volunteer Experience
Awards
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Chelsea Kidman

Westfield

Summary

As a graduate of the Dental Hygiene Program at Goodwin University, I am seeking employment in this field to educate the public on the importance of caring for their oral health using preventative and therapeutic methods in both the dental office and at home.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Northampton Dental Specialist Group
Northampton
08.2024 - Current
  • Evaluate the overall oral health of patients by examining the oral cavity for symptoms relating to periodontal disease and/or possible cancers.
  • Answer patient questions and/or concerns with clarity and empathy.
  • Develop positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
  • Perform routine treatment procedures, such as review of medical history, vitals, radiographs, intraoral/extraoral examinations, prophylaxis/periodontal maintenance/scaling and root planing, polishing, and application of fluoride on 8-9 patients daily.
  • Work collaboratively with dentists, dental assistants and office staff to deliver the best care possible.
  • Participate in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.

Security Forces Member

United States Air Force
Cheyenne
03.2014 - 08.2019
  • Lead, managed, supervised, and performed force protection duties, including the use of deadly force to protect personnel and resources.
  • Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems, controlled and secured terrain inside and outside military installations.
  • Defended personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces.
  • Operated communications equipment, vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, crew-served weapons, and other special purpose equipment.
  • Instructed training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures for each installation.
  • Mitigated potentially violent situations to maintain safe conditions for all personnel involved.

Bank Teller

Hoyloke Credit Union
Holyoke
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Completed customer transactions promptly, creating limited wait times.
  • Provided account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments, cashed checks, issues savings withdrawals, recorded night and mail deposits, and sold cashier's and traveler's checks.
  • Counciled customers on financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.

Education

Associates of Science - Dental Hygiene

Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT
05.2024

Criminal Justice -

Park University
Parkville, MO
07.2017

Liberal Arts -

Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA
01.2014

General Studies -

West Springfield High School
West Springfield, MA
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • Healthcare Provider CPR/AED
  • HIPAA
  • OSHA Certified
  • Experience in working with clients of all ages
  • Experience in SoftDent, CareStack, and Dentrix software
  • Competent in Microsoft Word
  • Competent in Power Point
  • Competent in Excel
  • Competent in Outlook
  • Acquire full medical/dental history and vitals
  • Perform oral cancer screenings
  • Perform diagnostic and panoramic x-rays
  • Digital imaging
  • Interpreting dental radiographs
  • Provide pain management
  • Preventative care
  • Provide patient education
  • Application of protective sealants
  • Take impressions
  • Fabricate occlusal guards
  • Fabricate whitening trays

Affiliations

American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA)

Volunteer Experience

Veteran’s Day Program at Goodwin University, East Hartford, CT, 11/23, Provided information and insight on military experience., Explained benefits of joining and how it makes a positive impact in one’s life.

Awards

  • SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society, Goodwin College, Summer '23
  • Dean's List, Goodwin College, Fall '22

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Northampton Dental Specialist Group
08.2024 - Current

Security Forces Member

United States Air Force
03.2014 - 08.2019

Bank Teller

Hoyloke Credit Union
09.2013 - 03.2014

Associates of Science - Dental Hygiene

Goodwin College

Criminal Justice -

Park University

Liberal Arts -

Holyoke Community College

General Studies -

West Springfield High School

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Southern New Hampshire University

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