Danica K Atkinson, BSDH
Flowery Branch,GA
Summary
Dental Hygienist with 29+ years of dental industry expertise in dental operations, product implementation, clinical education and training. Skilled in leveraging extensive clinical knowledge to support product development and enhance sales strategies, contributing to sustained business success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Custom Smile Specialist
Solventum (Formerly 3M Healthcare)
10.2023 - Current
- Sales Representative-Contract
- Launched two products in territory
- Executed first-ever US client case submission
- Increased case submissions by 75% over previous year
- Built and maintains positive key relationships with clients
- Presents, promotes, and sells products to existing and prospective customers
- Utilizes Salesforce to manage sales funnel
Dental Hygienist
Private Practice
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Increased patient retention by 15%
- Consistently exceeds daily production goals
- Collaborates with the dental team to ensure optimum patient care
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dentfirst P.C.
02.2007 - 07.2021
- Contributed in the transition from paper to digital dental records
- Demonstrated expertise in delivering comprehensive dental hygiene care
- Assisted in training new dental hygienists and support staff
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Lanier Technical College
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided individual coaching to help clinicians develop their skill set
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions
- Assessed the competency of students through observation and testing methods
Dental Hygienist
HENRY G. GOBLE, D.D.S., P.C.
09.2005 - 01.2007
- Developed patient education plans to improve oral health care habits
- Conducted patient assessments to evaluate overall health conditions
Dental Hygienist
MICHAEL J COLLIER
01.1999 - 09.2005
- Educated patients on optimum oral care practices for overall health
- Provided dental hygiene services to diverse population
Dental Hygienist
Frank Kruse, DDS
02.1997 - 07.1999
- Implemented digital dental radiography into practice
- Developed patient recall system
Dental Hygienist
DDS Staffing
07.1995 - 02.1997
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in various dental offices
- Collaborated with different dental teams to deliver consistent care
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Dental Hygiene
Clayton State University
05-2019
Associate's Degree - Dental Hygiene
Lanier Technical College
01.1995
Associate's Degree - Applied Science
University of North Georgia
01.1995
Skills
- Proficient in Task Organization
- Analytical Research Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Collaborative Leadership
- Customer Experience Management
- Skill Development Training
- Effective Time Management
- Proficient in Building Relationships
- Customer Relationship Management
- (CRM)
- Sales Expertise
- Client Acquisition
- Proficient in dental technology, software platforms
- Training delivery
- Regulatory knowledge
- Clinical Supervision
- Learning Management Systems
- Instructing small groups
- Assessment skills
Certification
Registered Dental Hygienist - State of Georgia
Awards
Thomas Hinman Scholar
National Vocational Honor Society
Outstanding BSDH Student - Dr. Susan Duley
Cum Laude
Timeline
Custom Smile Specialist
Solventum (Formerly 3M Healthcare)
10.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Private Practice
09.2021 - 10.2023
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Lanier Technical College
06.2013 - 09.2014
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dentfirst P.C.
02.2007 - 07.2021
Dental Hygienist
HENRY G. GOBLE, D.D.S., P.C.
09.2005 - 01.2007
Dental Hygienist
MICHAEL J COLLIER
01.1999 - 09.2005
Dental Hygienist
Frank Kruse, DDS
02.1997 - 07.1999
Dental Hygienist
DDS Staffing
07.1995 - 02.1997
Registered Dental Hygienist - State of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree - Dental Hygiene
Clayton State University
Associate's Degree - Dental Hygiene
Lanier Technical College
Associate's Degree - Applied Science
University of North Georgia
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