Elizabeth McNelly
Eastlake,CA
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with 15 years of experience providing optimal and integrated oral healthcare services. Exceptional skills focused on oral hygiene treatment and care as well as as preventative management. Proficient in the latest dental technologies and committed to patient care and clinical excellence. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering strong relationships and ensuring a compassionate care environment. Excited to join a dental office that values teamwork, patient-centric care, and personal growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Barsoum Dental
05.2014 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and periodontal assessments to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Coordinating and scheduling patient appointments
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to promote long-term dental health
- Implemented effective infection control measures by sterilizing instruments and following strict protocols for cleanliness.
- Utilized intraoral camera and digital radiography for accurate diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Performed dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing treatments, ensuring effective removal of plaque and calculus.
- Administered local and topical anesthetic including Oraqix.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Collaborated with dental team members to enhance patient experience and care quality
Dental Hygienist
Chino Smiles Dentistry And Orthodontics
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Same skills as listed under Barsoum Dental
- Utilized laser technology, different adjunct therapies including arestin placement with traditional scaling methods for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
Dental Hygienist
Fabozzi Dental
11.2010 - 08.2023
- Performed same skills listed under Barsoum Dental and Chino Smiles
- Sealant Placement
- Suture Removal
- Utilized Ka-Vo DiagnoDent and EPT diagnostic tools to aid DDS in dental diagnosis
- Assisted Dentist as needed if office was short staffed. Teamwork was essential for both Dentist, dental assistants, and hygienist.
Dental Hygienist
Bright Now! Dental
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Performed all skills listed under previous employers
- Performed Zoom whitening treatments
- Take impressions for whitening trays and pour study models
- Recemented temporary crowns and bridges
- Administed local anethetic for dentists to facilitate patient care
Dental Hygienist
California Dental Care
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Performed same skills under Barsoum Dental
- Including Arestin placement
Office Manager
Inland Dental Group
07.2000 - 08.2008
- Implemented comprehensive training program for new hires, improving their integration into team and productivity.
- Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade office technology, enhancing overall efficiency and data security.
- Treatment Plan Coordinator
- Financial Coordinator
- PR/Marketing
- Human Resources
Receptionist/Accounts and Insurance Coordinator
Peter Yanes, DDS
01.1998 - 07.2000
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Dental Treatment Coordinator
- Insurance Claim Billing
- Accounts Receivable
- Insurance verification
- Coordinating and scheduling patient appointments
Receptionist
Inland Dental Group
04.1995 - 01.1998
- Answered phone promptly and scheduling appointments
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled HMO specialty referrals
- Insurance verification
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA06-2010
High School Diploma
Garey High School
Pomona, CA06-1994
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Caring and compassionate
- Excellent communication
- Multi-taking
- Soft-tissue Management
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Laser Certified
- Digital radiographs, proficient in Dentrix software
- Fluoride and Sealant application
- Local Anesthesia administration and Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Oral cancer screening
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Certification
- Laser Certified 2018
- CPR & First Aid Certified, updated 04/2025
- Registered Dental Hygienist, State of California, License #25662, renewed 12/2023
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Chino Smiles Dentistry And Orthodontics
08.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Hygienist
Barsoum Dental
05.2014 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Bright Now! Dental
02.2012 - 10.2012
Dental Hygienist
California Dental Care
08.2011 - 10.2012
Dental Hygienist
Fabozzi Dental
11.2010 - 08.2023
Office Manager
Inland Dental Group
07.2000 - 08.2008
Receptionist/Accounts and Insurance Coordinator
Peter Yanes, DDS
01.1998 - 07.2000
Receptionist
Inland Dental Group
04.1995 - 01.1998
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Moreno Valley College
High School Diploma
Garey High School
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