Recent Dental Hygiene graduate with latest training and real-world experience who's very passionate about being in the career field. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education/communication. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
United States Air Force
Buckley Space Force Base, CO
12.2020 - 12.2022
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Managed and supervised front desk operations, handling administrative task, appointment confirmation calls, and scheduling of patients to support clinic operations.
Managed clinical logistics, ordering weekly/monthly supplies to ensure clinic could operate accordingly.
Supervised and managed local sterilization and infection control operations, ensuring the proper sterilization and disinfection of all dental instruments and equipment within the clinic.
Developed new staff training materials for infection control and radiology safety, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, CO
04.2024
Skills
Proficient in Dentrix Software
Oral Hygiene Instruction & Promotion
Periodontal Evaluation
Full Mouth Radiographs
Nutritional Counseling
Anesthetic Administration
Patient Communication
Radiographic Interpretation
Equipment Maintenance
Oral Impressions
Certification
Local Anesthesia License (Concorde Career College-Aurora)
Nitrous Oxide Administration (Concorde Career College-Aurora)