Danielle Capanna
Prospect,CT
Summary
Motivated recent dental hygiene graduate from Fones School of Dental Hygiene with latest training and real-world experience. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals. Eager to create the highest quality of care for patients in order to enhance their dental experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DENTAL ASSISTANT
RONALD B. WEIR DDS
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Processed and developed film radiographs
- Maintained and organized all dental lab work in office.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
VICTORIA'S SECRET
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Accurately and efficiently processed all transactions.
- Maintained a clean store environment.
- Assisted in inventory management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly targets and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
HEAD CASHIER
OLIVER'S SUPERMARKET
12.2012 - 12.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, contributing to a pleasant shopping environment for customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Ensured accuracy in cash handling, minimizing discrepancies and maintaining balanced registers.
- Mentored new cashiers, providing comprehensive training that resulted in increased productivity.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene -
Fones School of Dental Hygiene at The University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT12.2024
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene -
Fones School of Dental Hygiene at The University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05.2024
High School Diploma -
Woodland Regional High School
Beacon Falls, CT06.2016
Skills
- Airflow Therapy
- Familiar with Teledentistry
- Dental Sealants
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Subgingival Irrigation
- Oral Cancer Screenings
- Proficient in Dentrix, Eaglesoft, EClinicalWorks, and Fuse Patterson dental software
- Digital and Film Radiographs
- NOMAD Portable X-ray System
- Intra Oral cameras
- Preventive oral health education
- Nutrition counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Fluoride Treatments
Clinical Rotations
- Norwalk Hospital-Provided care to patients in a hospital clinical setting including dental prophylaxis, oral cancer screenings, patient education, and oral hygiene instruction. Shadowed the dentist in the operating room at the hospital.
- Hall Neighborhood House-Provided dental care to patients of all ages in the Bridgeport community, utilizing teledentistry to communicate with the dentist.
- Danbury Connecticut Institute for Communities-Provided dental care to patients of all ages in the Danbury community, including dental prophylaxis, oral cancer screenings, patient education, and oral hygiene instructions. Utilized the Voyce translation device to communicate with patients who did not speak English.
- Tisdale Elementary School-Provided dental care to children pre-K through eighth grade that attended Tisdale Elementary School. Applied dental sealants and took full mouth radiographs using a Panorex digital radiograph machine.
- Integrative Clinic-Explored areas of interprofessional collaboration among dental health care workers and other medical health care workers in addition to working alongside acupuncture students at the University of Bridgeport.
- Dental Public Health-Provided basic oral screenings, patient education, oral hygiene instructions, and blood pressure readings to homeless shelters, senior citizen homes, and veteran shelters.
Volunteer Experience
- CT Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic, 11/2022 - 10/2023
- Beacon Falls Animal Hospital, 01/2016 - 03/2016
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist in the state of CT
- Certificate of Local Anesthesia acceptable in the state of CT
- BLS/CPR Certified
- RHS Certified
- ICE Certified
- Laser Therapy Certification
Timeline
DENTAL ASSISTANT
RONALD B. WEIR DDS
03.2018 - 05.2023
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
VICTORIA'S SECRET
12.2016 - 05.2019
HEAD CASHIER
OLIVER'S SUPERMARKET
12.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene -
Fones School of Dental Hygiene at The University of Bridgeport
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene -
Fones School of Dental Hygiene at The University of Bridgeport
High School Diploma -
Woodland Regional High School
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