Dawn Wingrove Lehnert
Davenport,IA
Summary
Driven Registered Dental Hygienist with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring a 25-year background in dental hygiene and education to the next generation of dental hygienists. Highly proficient in clinical dental hygiene as well as developing strong education programs, robust curricula, and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Duck Creek Family Dental/Dental Care at the Plex
05.2019 - Current
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
Owner
Great River Brewery
10.2004 - 05.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Scott Community College
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Conducted assessments and provided individualized feedback to help students improve their performance.
- Increased student engagement through the implementation of interactive activities during class sessions.
- Established strong rapport with students, creating an inclusive learning environment that fostered curiosity and critical thinking skills.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cedar Valley Family Dentistry
06.2005 - 02.2012
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - History And Geography
Drake University
Des Moines06-1993
Skills
- Patient care
- Motivational techniques
- Clinical expertise
- Excellent communication
- Course lectures
- Course material preparation
- Hands-on clinical instruction
Certification
Iowa Dental Hygiene License
1999-present
Iowa Local Anesthesia License
2008-present
Current CRP Healthcare Provider
Adult Dependent and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter
Associate Fellowship in Laser Assisted Dentistry
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Duck Creek Family Dental/Dental Care at the Plex
05.2019 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Scott Community College
01.2011 - 05.2015
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cedar Valley Family Dentistry
06.2005 - 02.2012
Owner
Great River Brewery
10.2004 - 05.2019
Iowa Dental Hygiene License
1999-present
Iowa Local Anesthesia License
2008-present
Current CRP Healthcare Provider
Adult Dependent and Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter
Associate Fellowship in Laser Assisted Dentistry
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Hawkeye Community College
Bachelor of Arts - History And Geography
Drake University
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