Christina (Tina) Lavin
Danbury,NH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
New London Pediatric Dentistry
09.2021 - Current
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in SoftDent.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Head Dental Hygienist
Children’s Dentistry
08.2012 - 09.2021
- In addition to the above responsibilities, as the head hygienist I was responsible for managing the clinical team, including dental hygienists and dental assistants.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Per Diem Dental Hygienist
Gutgsell & Phipps, DDS
06.2009 - 01.2018
Per Diem Dental Hygienist
Bradford Dental Associates
01.2011 - 01.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH11.2023
Associate in Science, Dental Hygiene -
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Concord, NH05.2009
Skills
- Dentrix
- Dox Pedo
- Softdent
- EagleSoft software
- Medical Office Administration
- Medical Records Management
Accomplishments
- Trained and mentored new hygienists and assistants.
- Educated patients about treatments to reduce anxiety and reluctance to treatment.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Affiliations
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
References
Matthew Smith, DDS, 603-536-2500 Gregory P. Gutgsell, DDS, 603-526-6655
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
New London Pediatric Dentistry
09.2021 - Current
Head Dental Hygienist
Children’s Dentistry
08.2012 - 09.2021
Per Diem Dental Hygienist
Bradford Dental Associates
01.2011 - 01.2016
Per Diem Dental Hygienist
Gutgsell & Phipps, DDS
06.2009 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate in Science, Dental Hygiene -
New Hampshire Technical Institute
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