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Diane R Buck

Tinton Falls,NJ

Summary

Motivated and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist with 39 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventative care.

Overview

73
73
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Eastern Dental Of Eatontown
Oakhurst, NJ
08.2008 - 04.2021
  • Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including Periodontal charting, scaling and root planing, placing Perio Chips, routine prophylaxis, fluoride and sealants
  • Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques in oral homecare.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Fillings
Marlboro, NJ
06.1987 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting their Dental Hygiene program when their own staff could not be present.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Twenty First Century Dentist
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted patient dental x-rays.
  • Coordinated and made hygiene appointments for continuing care.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Angelo A Barbarisi DDS
Red Bank, NJ
07.1984 - 07.2008
  • Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development
  • Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing
  • Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers
  • Applied fluoride
  • Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth

Education

High School Diploma -

Wayne Hills High School
Wayne, NJ
1978

Associate of Arts - Dental Assisting

Morris County College
Morris County, NJ
1979

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
1983

Skills

  • Dentrix Practice Management Software
  • Preventive Oral Health Education
  • Patient education and prophylaxis
  • Sealant application
  • Antibiotic Treatment Administration
  • Root planning and scaling expertise
  • OSHA and infection control adherence
  • Periodontal Charting

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • RDH Licensed

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Twenty First Century Dentist
05.2021 - 09.2022

Registered Dental Hygienist

Eastern Dental Of Eatontown
08.2008 - 04.2021

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Fillings
06.1987 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Angelo A Barbarisi DDS
07.1984 - 07.2008

High School Diploma -

Wayne Hills High School

Associate of Arts - Dental Assisting

Morris County College

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Bergen Community College
Diane R Buck