Dolores Welhaf
Lewes,Delaware
Summary
Detail-oriented dental hygienist known for effective communication and patient education. Expertise in periodontal therapy and preventive care techniques, driving improvements in patient oral health outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Doylestown Dental Group
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
01.2001 - Current
- Provided thorough dental cleanings using hand instruments and ultrasonic devices.
- Educated patients on effective oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques to promote long-term dental health.
- Assisted in the management of patient records and appointment scheduling.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop individualized patient treatment plans.
- Performed periodontal assessments and documented findings accurately.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for dental tools and equipment effectively.
- Conducted patient screenings for oral diseases and abnormalities consistently.
- Fostered a welcoming and supportive environment to enhance patient comfort and encourage open communication during visits.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care planning.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Maintained comprehensive electronic records of patient treatment plans to ensure continuity of care and facilitate communication.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments.
- Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods.
- Used suction hoses and saliva ejectors to keep work area dry during procedures.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA06-1986
Local Anesthesia Certification
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA 05.2010 - 06.2010
Skills
- Periodontal assessment
- Dental imaging
- Radiographic interpretation
- Treatment planning
- Periodontal therapy
- Root planing and scaling expertise
- Prophylactic procedures
- Fluoride application
- Teeth cleaning
- Prophylaxis
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Patient comfort enhancement
- Electronic record management
- Collaborative care
- Scheduling appointments
- Supply inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Root planing and scaling expertise
Certification
Local Anesthesia
Timeline
Local Anesthesia Certification
Harcum College
05.2010 - 06.2010
Dental Hygienist
Doylestown Dental Group
01.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Temple University