Dawn Elverum
Wyoming,MN
Summary
Dynamic Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at Lakeview Family Dental, skilled in patient assessment and periodontal therapy. Proven ability to enhance patient relationships and maintain infection control. Committed to continuous learning and adept at utilizing advanced dental imaging techniques to deliver exceptional care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Lakeview family dental
Hugo, Minnesota
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and collected medical histories.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments and cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Supported the dentist during examinations and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and questions.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
Maplewood , MN
04.2007 - 05.2023
- Maintained sterilization of instruments and cleanliness of treatment areas.
- Supported the dentist during examinations and procedures.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Dental Hygienist
AppleValley Dental Care
Apple Valley , MN
2003 - 03.2007
- Conducted patient assessments and collected medical histories.
- Assisted in performing dental cleanings and preventive care.
- Supported the dentist during examinations and procedures.
- Documented patient treatments and updated electronic health records.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed front desk inquiries.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05-2003
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN05-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Dental imaging
- Periodontal therapy
- DEKA CO2 laser trained
- Diode Laser trained
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Continuous learning
- Patient relationship building
- Curodont placement
- Itero scanner trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Lakeview family dental
05.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
04.2007 - 05.2023
Dental Hygienist
AppleValley Dental Care
2003 - 03.2007
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Madison Area Technical College
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Dakota County Technical College
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