Christine Fisher
Goddard,KS
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist bringing several years of experience caring for patients through dental hygiene services. Team-oriented with success in building long-term relationships with patients to gain loyalty and referrals. Strengths include patient education, periodontal therapy, and digital radiography for providing comprehensive dental care. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring positive patient experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Auburn Family Dental
Wichita , KS
08.2016 - Current
- Perform prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and non-surgical periodontal therapy, oral cancer screenings, TMD evaluation, sealants, and fluoride application customized to individual patient needs.
- Expose FMX, bitewings, panoramic, PA's, CT scans, and take intraoral photos to identify areas of concern, and present them for review.
- Document vital signs, maintain thorough dental and medical records via detailed notes, probing, and charting of restorations.
- Administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, monitor patients under conscious sedation, and provide care to patients under IV sedation.
- Instruct patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing, and flossing techniques customized to their needs.
- Order essential supplies for daily operations within budget constraints, focusing on cost reduction and efficiency.
- Manage sterilization processes for dental equipment and operatories according to infection control guidelines, and coordinate yearly OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control training. Created grab-and-go packets for needle-stick incidents.
- Perform the administration of Botox, dermal fillers, and trigger point therapy for cosmetics, and pain relief.
- Schedule appropriate recalls based on oral health.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Boyton Family Dental Arts
Wichita, KS
11.2010 - 08.2016
- Performed diode laser treatments for the improvement of periodontal health and soft tissue lesions.
- Provided prophylaxis, periodontal care, and preventive treatments based on patient needs.
- Exposed X-rays, intraoral photographs, and administered anesthetic/nitrous oxide.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Associates
08.2009 - 12.2011
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
Wichita, KS
08.2007 - 01.2009
Front desk/ Dental Assistant
David Foley DDS
08.2006 - 08.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas05-2009
Skills
- Periodontal evaluation and treatment
- Patient and team communication
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Radiographic and photographic documentation
- Local anesthesia administration
- Experience with Open Dental and Eaglesoft
Certification
- RDH state of Kansas- June 2009
- Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certificate - December 2008
- American Heart Association certificate - 2007 to current
- Dawson Academy of Dentistry TMD training - October 2011
- Certified Laser Therapist- October 2013
- Botox, Dermal Filler, and Trigger Point Therapy certification- July 2024
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Auburn Family Dental
08.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Boyton Family Dental Arts
11.2010 - 08.2016
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Associates
08.2009 - 12.2011
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates
08.2007 - 01.2009
Front desk/ Dental Assistant
David Foley DDS
08.2006 - 08.2007
- RDH state of Kansas- June 2009
- Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certificate - December 2008
- American Heart Association certificate - 2007 to current
- Dawson Academy of Dentistry TMD training - October 2011
- Certified Laser Therapist- October 2013
- Botox, Dermal Filler, and Trigger Point Therapy certification- July 2024
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Wichita State University
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