Denise Bachman
Williamstown,KY
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused dental hygienist with 20 plus years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Timothy J. McMahon, DMD
05.1993 - 11.2022
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and home health care.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Inspire and Open Dental.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- 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.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with extractions and restorative procedures.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.1993
Skills
- HIPAA Awareness Training
- Infection Control Procedures
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Digital Radiographs
- Team Meetings
- Dental Disease Management
- Restorative Procedures/Previous 4 Handed Dentistry Dental Assistant
- Medical Charting
- Nutrition Counseling
- Documenting Patient History
- Licensed to administer Local Anesthetics including Nitrous Oxide
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Visual Examinations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Patient Records Management
- Exceptional Written Communication Skills
- Community Events
- Dental Supply Inventory
- Regulatory Compliance
- Social Perceptiveness
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Timothy J. McMahon, DMD
05.1993 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Kentucky
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