Diana O'Sullivan
Arlington,MA
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Grateful Dentist
Billerica, MA
07.1990 - Current
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- 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 and brushing.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and [Task].
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MA05.1990
Skills
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Patient Education
- Sealant Application
- Digital Radiographs
- Patient Assessments
- Safety Compliance
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Clean Teeth
- Infection Control
- Patient Communication
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Instrument and Room Setup
- Electronic Health Records
- Visual Examinations
- Fluoride Application
- Dental Radiography
- Stain Removal
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Grateful Dentist
07.1990 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Middlesex Community College - Bedford