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Christina Lesniowski

Boonsboro

Summary

As an experienced dental hygiene educator with a Master's degree in dental hygiene with a focus on education, I bring over four years of teaching experience and over 30 years of dental hygiene and assisting clinical expertise. My teaching experience includes both didactic and laboratory settings. I have taught courses such as Dental Materials lab, Radiology lab, and Dental anatomy lab. Currently, as the clinical Lead Faculty for second-year students at Hagerstown Community College, I oversee clinical education, ensuring students gain hands-on experience and develop necessary skills for success in their careers. I am passionate about promoting excellence in dental hygiene education and fostering an environment that supports student growth and development.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Hagerstown Community College
08.2022 - Current


  • Collaborated with other healthcare educators to integrate interdisciplinary knowledge into the Dental Hygiene curriculum, enriching overall understanding of patient care.
  • Monitored student progress regularly through formative assessments and provided timely remediation when necessary to ensure academic success in the program.
  • Enhanced learning experiences using case studies that mirrored real-world scenarios encountered in dental practice settings.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication, encouraging questions, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.

Dental Hygienist

Federal Hill Smiles
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Educate patients on proper oral health care and demonstrate effective homecare techniques
  • Recommend quality oral care products ie..water piks and electric toothbrushes
  • Accurately perform oral cancer screenings and evaluate for gingival inflammation and periodontal disease
  • Manage dental and medical histories by accurately entering them in Softdent to keep important information on file
  • Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, set production goals and monitor those goals on a daily and monthly basis
  • ITero Scanning
  • Schedule patients for myofunctional therapy, myobrace appliances, and Buteyko breathing lessons

Dental Hygienist

Elliott Family Dentistry
06.2006 - 06.2020
  • Created a recare system and developed a Soft Tissue Management Program while doing the same duties as above
  • Effectively used a diode laser
  • Worked with a practice management company and filled out a monthly monitor
  • Recording monthly production, Perio patients, and open time percentage
  • Cleaned office on a weekly basis
  • Vacuumed on a daily basis
  • Bathrooms and baseboards weekly

Clinical Coordinator

Baltimore City Community College
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Trained students in Junior and Senior Clinic Instrumentation
  • Educated students in Histology
  • Educated students in Oral Radiography Clinic

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Baltimore City Community College
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Educated students on administrative and patient care requirements as well as key protections and safety protocols
  • Advised students on important educational needs for dental careers and requirements for achieving long-term goals
  • Enforced classroom management to keep students respectful, professional and focused on dental-related topics
  • Prepared for classes by reviewing curriculum, lab stations and power points for completeness
  • Delivered powerful lectures and supplemented instruction with real-life work experience to reinforce learning
  • Uphold patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services

Education

Dental Hygiene Master's Degree - Online Program

University of Bridgeport
05.2022

Dental Hygiene Master's Program -

University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Baltimore, MD
09.2004

Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science -

University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Baltimore, MD
05.2004

Dental Hygiene Associate of Arts -

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD
06.1998

Skills

  • Administer Periodontal Therapy
  • Delivery Local Anesthesia
  • Diode Laser Certified
  • Efficiently use ITero Scanner
  • Digital Radiography
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Motivational techniques
  • Assessment strategies
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management

Certification

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist in the state of Maryland.
  • Myofunctional Training - 2019, 2020, and 2021
  • Myobrace Certification 2021
  • International Sports Science Academy Personal Training certification. 2020
  • CPR Certified
  • OSHA/P.A.N.D.A

Activities

  • A continued member of American Dental Hygiene Association.
  • A consecutive runner of the Charm City Runner events.
  • An avid Podcast listener. Dental activities, history, and comedy.

Timeline

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Hagerstown Community College
08.2022 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Federal Hill Smiles
06.2020 - 01.2022

Clinical Coordinator

Baltimore City Community College
08.2006 - 08.2007

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Baltimore City Community College
08.2006 - 08.2007

Dental Hygienist

Elliott Family Dentistry
06.2006 - 06.2020

Dental Hygiene Master's Program -

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science -

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

Dental Hygiene Associate of Arts -

Baltimore City Community College

Dental Hygiene Master's Degree - Online Program

University of Bridgeport

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