Elizabeth Bryant
Sebring,FL
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 35 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 preventive care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Tiffany Spallone
10.2013 - Current
- Deliver compassionate care and monitor patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development. Monitor Blood pressure.
- Care for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Provide exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Screen patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary. Used Velscope and Diagnodent in the past.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix, Dexis, Eaglesoft and Open Dental.
- Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments. FMX,Pano,CBCT.
- Interpret X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Capably perform prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Clean patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Polish patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Correctly administer topical and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation. Arestin placement when necessary.
- Assess periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Work with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Sterilize equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Perform preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Make and confirm appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Continuously update professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH06.2000
Certified Dental Assistant
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Miami, FL06.1991
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Tiffany Spallone
10.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Cuyahoga Community College
Certified Dental Assistant
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
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