Annamarie Brandner
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with 22 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, patient education, obtaining radiographs, placing dental sealants, and determining the need for 3,4, or 6 month recalls. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. Excited to take next career step in rewarding Dental Hygiene Instructor role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Eau Claire Family Dental
Eau Claire, WI
09.2016 - Current
- 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 interdental cleaning with a proxabrush.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- 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.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- 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.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Machgan Family Dental
Eau Claire, WI
05.2011 - 09.2016
- 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 interdental cleaning with a proxabrush.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- 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.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- 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.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Midwest Dental
Eau Claire, WI
10.2002 - 05.2011
- 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 interdental cleaning with a proxabrush.
- 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.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- 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.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in paper charts.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Drs. Rufledt, Mihm, & Irwin Dental
Bloomer, WI
08.2000 - 10.2002
- 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, and brushing.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in paper charts.
- 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.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- 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.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Career And Technical Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WIAssociate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05.2000
Skills
- Stain Removal
- Adjunct Therapy
- Nutrition Counseling
- Rapport Development
- Visual Examinations
- Documenting Patient History
- Patient Safety Proficiency
- Dental Radiography
- Universal Precautions
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Root Planing
- Diagnostic Equipment Operation
- Digital Radiographs
- Reading Comprehension
- Dental Disease Management
- Local Anesthetics
- Dental Knowledge
- Active Listening
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medical Charting
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Team Meetings
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Records Management
- Providing Feedback
- Hand Instruments
- Anesthetic Administration
- Social Perceptiveness
- Learning Strategies
- Dental Irrigation
- Swelling Detection
- Lymph Node Feeling
- Customer Satisfaction
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Tooth Whitening
- Protective Coatings
- Sealant Application
- Ensuring Patients Comfort
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fluoride Application
- Exceptional Written Communication Skills
- Teeth Examination
- X-Ray Development
- Technique Demonstration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Gum Disease Identification
- Patient Communication
- Periodontics
Certification
- Local Anesthesia License - 2000
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Eau Claire Family Dental
09.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Machgan Family Dental
05.2011 - 09.2016
Registered Dental Hygienist
Midwest Dental
10.2002 - 05.2011
Registered Dental Hygienist
Drs. Rufledt, Mihm, & Irwin Dental
08.2000 - 10.2002
Career And Technical Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Chippewa Valley Technical College