Denise Dennis
Aledo,TX
Summary
Experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 42 years of experience. Very passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust and retention with myself and the dentist. Proficient in all aspects of the field of dental hygiene. Have treated patients in several different dental setting and quickly adapt to office procedures and protocols. Work efficiently with patients while being friendly and offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care. A proven leader with experience, training, and mentoring other staff.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
DR Stan Turner DDS
10.1991 - 06.2023
- Provided exceptional care to patients and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive reinforcement.
- Acquired patients' dental radiographs and any other testing that was requested by dentist.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and stressed use of electric toothbrushes and water flosser.
- Completed adult prophylaxis, child prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance ,and SRP's .
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing 3 staff members providing quality care to our patients.
- Made recall and follow up appointments.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Was OSHA coordinator for the last 2 decades. Was responsible for sterilization of all equipment. Developed protocols for the staff to follow to reduced risk of infection. Was responsible for yearly recertification of all employees.
Dental Hygienist
DR Mark Sivley
04.1983 - 04.1998
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05.1981
Skills
- Dentrix and Eaglesoft Software
- Treatment planning
- Oral Prophylaxis
- Scaling and Root Planning
- Oraqix Anesthetic Expertise
- Dexis and VaTech digital x-rays
- Sealant application
- Diagnodent
- Nutrition Counseling
- Fluoride application
- Nitrous Oxide
- Laser certification
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist
- Laser Certification Diode Laser
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- HIPAA 101 Dental
- CPR and OSHA Certification
- Dental Radiographs Sensor and Nomad
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
DR Stan Turner DDS
10.1991 - 06.2023
Dental Hygienist
DR Mark Sivley
04.1983 - 04.1998
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Midwestern State University
- Licensed Dental Hygienist
- Laser Certification Diode Laser
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- HIPAA 101 Dental
- CPR and OSHA Certification
- Dental Radiographs Sensor and Nomad
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