DESTINY WATERS
Lewis Family Dentistry
Fayetteville,NC
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist with 2+ years of clinical experience providing comprehensive preventive dental care and patient education. Skilled in periodontal assessment, dental prophylaxis, radiographs, periodontal therapy, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining strict infection control and safety standards Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
2 Years 3 Months- Provided patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care practices.
- Performed detailed periodontal assessments and created personalized treatment plans.
- Utilized digital radiography and dental software for effective management of patient records.
- Supported development of office protocols to improve patient comfort and operational efficiency.
- Maintained patient records accurately while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA standards.
- Administered local anesthesia for dental procedures to prioritize patient comfort.
Dental Assistant
1 Year- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Maintained clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 9+ procedures daily.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
- Honors: President's List
- GPA: 4.0
Associates - General Studies
Skills
Patient Education
Instrument Sterilization
Dental Radiography
Effective Communicator
Teamwork and Collaboration
Anesthesia administration
Regulatory Compliance
Caring and Compassionate
Proficient in Dentrix Software
Proficient in Eaglesoft Software
Certification
Local Anesthesia Certified - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation BLS/AED - NOMAD Operator - HIPPA Certified - OSHA Certified - Nitrous Oxide Monitoring - SPICE Trained
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lewis Family Dentistry
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Dental Assistant
Carolina Lakes Family Dental
08.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Pikes Peak State College
Associates from General Studies
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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Dental Hygiene
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