Elaine Ferraro
Summary
Experienced dental hygienist with a strong work ethic seeks a dental office where team collaboration is strived for daily to best serve the patient. Proven ability to foster patient trust and rapport through excellent communication skills contributing to improved treatment acceptance, practice growth and long term retention.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hudec Dental
01.2022 - Current
- Open Dental proficient.
- Digital radiographs - Vatech sensors with emphasis on accuracy for proper diagnosis.
- Contribute to practice growth and patient retention by providing outstanding care through rapport and trust with emphasis on people skills, addressing dental anxiety and ensuring patient comfort.
- Assessed periodontal status through probing, gingival health and radiographs. Recommend Periodontal Therapy to include D4341, D4342, D4910, D4346 and adjunctive treatment D4381 (Arestin and Hybenx).
- Educate and give instruction for oral health improvement and recommend products to achieve goals.
- Reiterate recommended doctor treatment
- Write narratives to insurance and keep updated on changes to help patients with estimates and coverage.
- Sealant application.
- Maintain strict infection control within operatory and sterilization of instruments.
- HIPPA compliant with all patient records.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Great Expressions (Formerly Pure Health)
04.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Works
10.1996 - 03.2021
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05-1996
Skills
- Periodontal Therapy Assessment
- Deep Scaling/Root Planing with emphasis on comfort
- Open Dental proficient
- Radiograph accuracy with Vatech digital sensors
- Oral cancer screening
- Education for oral health and treatment plan acceptance
- Prophylaxis, fluoride and sealant application
Certification
- BLS Provider - Active 12/25
- Managing Adult Medical Emergencies for Dental Hygienists - 8/18/10.
- Medical Emergency Crisis Management in the Dental Office - 4/18/18.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hudec Dental
01.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Great Expressions (Formerly Pure Health)
04.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Works
10.1996 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cuyahoga Community College
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