Claudia Charlton
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist excited to take next career step in rewarding Dental Hygienist Supervisor role. Offering more than 20 years experience in preventive dental care. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs. Patient-focused and quick to build long-term relationships with patients and colleagues. Dedicated dental professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
New Port Richey, FL
05.2017 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and flossing.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix and Eagle Software.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing staff providing quality care to patients within the dentistry practice.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mac Dill AFB
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing 12 staff providing quality care to patients within military dentistry practice.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr Michael Granet Periodontist
Somerset, PA
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05.2002
Associate of Science - Medical Secretary
Cambria-Rowe Business College
Johnstown, PA08.1984
Skills
- Clinical management and Team training/ Hygiene Mentor
- Proficient in iTero scanning
- Soft Tissue management and Arestin administration
- Periodontal evaluation
- Preventive oral health education
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Anesthetic administration
- Treatment planning and execution
- OSHA and infection control adherence
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
05.2017 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mac Dill AFB
06.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr Michael Granet Periodontist
07.2014 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Allegany College of Maryland
Associate of Science - Medical Secretary
Cambria-Rowe Business College
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