Debra Teach
Endicott,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering over 30 years of dental care.
Skilled at screening patients for cancer and oral diseases, performing dental prophylaxis and treating periodontal disease. Providing fluoride treatments, sealant application and educating patients on oral hygiene and health. Enjoy building relationships with patients and successfully working as a part of a team to achieve business and patient goals.
Truly loved going into work every day to see patients and working with a dental team. Look forward to meeting you.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Katie Adams DDS
Staunton, VA
10.2009 - 05.2020
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data into Eaglesoft software.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and flossing. Importance of electric vs manual devices.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Established strong rapport with patients
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked 4 day week.
Dental Hygienist
Riverside Dental Associates
Binghamton, NY
04.1991 - 06.2008
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in dental charts and Eaglesoft.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing. Importance of using electric vs manual devices
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked 4 1/2 day week
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Stuart Rouff DMD
Binghamton, NY
09.1984 - 04.1991
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data into charts
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Interpreted patient's dental radiographs.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked part time
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Established strong rapport with patients.
Education
Associate of Science -
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NYSkills
- Dental charting
- Preventive oral health education
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal evaluation
- Sealant application
- Digital radiographs
- Eaglesoft software proficiency
- Preventive dentistry
- Patient Management
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient relationship building
- Treatment planning
- Dental prophylaxis
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Katie Adams DDS
10.2009 - 05.2020
Dental Hygienist
Riverside Dental Associates
04.1991 - 06.2008
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Stuart Rouff DMD
09.1984 - 04.1991
Associate of Science -
SUNY Broome Community College