Donna Howard
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist specializing in patient assessment and preventive dentistry. Expertise in treatment planning, clinical documentation, and follow-up scheduling enhances care delivery. Collaborates effectively in teams to ensure OSHA compliance and maintain efficient patient flow, resulting in positive treatment outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
DENTAL EXCELLENCE
TUCSON, AZ
01.2018 - Current
- Executed periodontal therapy and routine prophylactic treatments to enhance patient oral health
- Evaluated clinical findings, medical history, and periodontal charting to inform treatment decisions
- Assessed patients, developed treatment plans, explained procedures, and scheduled follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided full-time dental hygiene services to an average of 8 patients each day in a clinical setting.
- Focus on accuracy and maintain professionalism when completing treatment
Registered Dental Hygienist
ROGER BIEDE III, DDS
TUCSON, ARIZONA
11.2003 - 01.2018
- Identified dental diseases before Dr. exam and instructed patients on effective oral hygiene practices
- Evaluated emergency situations; applied emergency protocols, first aid, and CPR as needed
- Participated in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops to advance professional skills
- Incorporated Optime digital radiographs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ06-2001
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Periodontal charting
- Prophylaxis treatment
- Treatment planning
- Preventive dentistry
- Infection control
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Local anesthesia administration
- Sealant application
- Fluoride application
- Dental radiography
- Digital Radiographs
- Intraoral imaging
- Dexis Software
- Patterson Eaglesoft software
- Open Dental Software
- Monitor Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Laser certified
- Soft tissue management (STM)
- Geriatric dentistry
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
DENTAL EXCELLENCE
01.2018 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
ROGER BIEDE III, DDS
11.2003 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pima Community College