Devon Davis
Marion,IL
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Hygienist bringing several years of clinical experience in caring for patients through dental hygiene services. Expert in prophylaxis and patient education resulting in reduced dental decay and fewer cavities for patients. Team-oriented with success in building long-term relationships with individuals to gain loyal returning patients to the dental practice
Professional in dental care support, equipped to enhance patient experience and oral health outcomes. Skilled in patient interaction, dental equipment maintenance, and assisting with procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal results. Reliable, adaptable, and adept at multitasking in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Dr. Justin Settle, DMD
Marion , IL
06.2024 - 03.2026
- Intern opportunity while in dental hygiene school.
- Maintained a neat appearance of operatories before each appointment.
- Provided support services to ensure effective operation of the clinic such as stocking shelves with supplies or disposing of hazardous waste properly.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly cleaned and sterilized before each use.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, sterilized instruments and equipment, set up trays with instruments and materials needed by the dentist.
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for dental instruments and equipment.
Dental Hygiene Student
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Analyzed patient's medical history for risk factors that could affect their oral health care needs.
- Sanitized dental equipment between uses and replaced disposable covers.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Instructed patients on the use of preventive products such as fluorides, rinses and other dental aids.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Educated patients about oral hygiene techniques such as proper brushing and flossing methods.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Performed comprehensive oral assessments and documented patient histories accurately.
House Cleaner
Self
Marion, IL
02.2021 - 05.2025
- Provided additional services upon request by customers such as laundry washing, folding, ironing or pet care.
- Washed and dried dishes to maintain clean and orderly kitchen.
- Cleaned rugs and upholstery using vacuums and fabric shampoo when necessary.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2025
Associate of Science - General Studies
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL05-2021
Skills
- Dental hygiene techniques
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Fluoride treatment
- Dental charting
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Nutritional counseling
- Professionalism
- Proficient in the Dentrix program
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Panoramic X-ray
- NOMAD
- Community Dental Healthcare Coordinator
- Oral cancer screening
Certification
- Local Anesthesia
- Community Dental Health Coordinator
- CPR
- Clinical/ Observation experience
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)- Illinois: License Number: 020.018702
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Dr. Justin Settle, DMD
06.2024 - 03.2026
Dental Hygiene Student
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
08.2021 - 05.2025
House Cleaner
Self
02.2021 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - General Studies
Rend Lake College
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale