Paula Drinski

Full-time dental hygienist in a single doctor practice. Responsibilities include exposing diagnostic digital radiographs on new and existing patients with Dexis software; co-diagnosing hygiene & restorative treatment according to patient need; creating and maintaining a successful soft tissue program; oral hygiene education and instruction; patient documentation using Open Dental software; presenting and explaining treatment plans; discussing financial responsibility with finance options such as Carecredit; Maintaining a consistent recare program; scheduling restorative treatment and utilizing my assisting skills as needed to ensure a smooth schedule flow.

Part time dental hygiene clinical instructor and radiology lab instructor. Responsibilities include instructing dental hygiene students in patient information collection such as thorough medical history completion, patient management, intra/extra oral examination technique and documentation, correct instrumentation during treatment and instruction of homecare recommendations including adjunct products. Ensuring patient comfort resulting in a pleasant experience. Working with other clinical instructors cohesively to provide a thorough learning experience as well as setting a professional example for students to follow.

Full-time hygienist in a fast-paced multidoctor office. Responsibilities include exposing diagnostic digital radiographs on new and existing patients with Visix software; co-diagnosing hygiene & restorative treatment according to patient need; creating and maintaining a successful soft tissue program; oral hygiene education & instruction; patient documentation using Dentrix software; presenting and explaining treatment plans; discussing financial responsibility with finance options such as Carecredit; Maintaining a consistent recare program; scheduling restorative treatment and utilizing my assisting skills as needed to ensure a smooth schedule flow.