Dena Eltouny
Cranford,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented dental professional with strong capabilities in treatment planning and patient relationship capabilities. Focused on delivering personalized patient care and education to foster lasting relationships and improve health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Scheier Dental Group
05.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive dental cleanings and assessments to maintain patient oral health.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Utilized digital radiography to capture accurate diagnostic images for evaluation.
- Maintained sterilization protocols and equipment safety standards in compliance with regulations.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Per Diem Staffing
05.2024 - Current
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring efficient and successful treatment outcomes.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Dental Assistant
Scheier Dental Group
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups efficiently.
- Maintained accurate patient records using dental software systems.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments to ensure safety standards.
- Mentored new staff on best practices for assisting in dental procedures.
- Collaborated with dentists to improve workflow and enhance patient experience.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Eastern Internation University
Jersey City, New Jersey05-2024
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal assessment
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Sealant application
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Digital radiographs
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Medical history documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Patient relationship building
- Nutrition counseling
- Pediatric dentistry
- Patient safety proficiency
Certification
- Local Anesthesia Administration – New Jersey Board of Dentistry 2024-2026
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Polish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Scheier Dental Group
05.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Per Diem Staffing
05.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Scheier Dental Group
09.2019 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Eastern Internation University