Donna Baird
Old Town Family General Dentistry
COTTONWOOD,AZ
26
years of professional experience
A highly skilled and compassionate dental hygienist with 28 years of experience in providing excellent oral healthcare services. Dedicated to improving patients' oral health through comprehensive assessments, preventive care, and patient education, while providing a calm atmosphere for patients with dental apprehension, or phobias.
Work History
Dental Hygienist
11 Years- Deliver comprehensive dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and SRPs, and assessments for diverse patient populations, with emphasis on geriatric individuals.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies, especially in regards to medication induced dry mouth.
- Strengthened periodontal program, by educating patients on periodontal disease and its implications on overall health.
- Administer local anesthesia for pain control during periodontal procedure, ensuring patient comfort and a positive experiencee.
- Utilize advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Develop customized treatment plans based on individual patient needs and conditions.
- Maintain up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Tailor individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Maintain infection control protocols, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
Dental Hygienist
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered comprehensive dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance and SRPs along with periodontal assessments for a diverse patient populations, ensuring optimal oral health
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Developed customized treatment plans based on individual patient needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with dental team to enhance patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Dental Hygienist
14 Years 5 Months- Delivered SRP's and periodontal maintenance, and assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Provided collaborative care with referring dentists to ensure long term periodontal care.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings during routine dental exams, resulting in early detection of potential issues.
- Utilized advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Evaluated new tools and technologies to improve clinical efficiency and outcomes.
Dental Hygienist
3 Years 1 Month- Provided comprehensive dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance and SRP's to ensure patient oral health and hygiene.
- Educated patients on proper oral care techniques, enhancing their understanding of preventive measures.
- Received positive feedback from apprehensive patients for creating a calm environment and reducing anxiety.
- Performed digital radiography, accurately capturing images for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Administered local anesthesia for pain control during periodontal procedures, ensuring patient comfort.
Education
M.Ed - Educational Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Skills
Periodontal therapy
Periodontal evaluation
treatment and maintenance
Local anesthesia administration
Anesthetic administration
Patient relationship management
Infection control
Ultrasonic instrumentation
Local anesthesia
Patient education and counseling
Team approach to patient care
Patient relationship building
Evidence based care
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Bowie Family Dental
09.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Dental Hygienist
Old Town Family General Dentistry
08.2015 - CurrentRead More
Dental Hygienist
Alpine Smiles Family Dentistry
09.2008 - 10.2011Read More
Dental Hygienist
Dr Michael Robertson DMD, Periodontist
05.2000 - 10.2014Read More
Northern Arizona University
M.Ed from Educational Psychology
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Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science from Dental Hygiene
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