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Emily Peterson

Emily Peterson

Registered Dental Hygienist
Mesa,Arizona

Summary

Dedicated and Energetic Registered Dental Hygienist with over ten years of experience in diverse aspects of modern dental practices. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and delivering exceptional oral hygiene, treatment, and preventative care management. Seeking a position that leverages my creative, analytical, and interpersonal skills to foster both personal and professional growth within the dental field.

Expert in providing comprehensive dental hygiene services, including prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, laser therapy, and patient education. Proven track record of reducing the prevalence of periodontal disease and ensuring an outstanding patient experience. A collaborative team player with a strong focus on building lasting relationships with patients, resulting in a loyal patient base and increased practice success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Red Moutain Fsmily Dental
Mesa, AZ
12.2025 - Current

Lead Dental Hygienist

Studio B Smiles
Scottsdale, Az
02.2025 - 12.2025

Dental Hygienist

Scottsdale and Shea Dental Group
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2016 - 02.2025

Dental Hygienist

Dental Depot
Phoenix, AZ
07.2014 - 11.2016

Dental Hygienist

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge, IA
02.2013 - 05.2014

Dental Hygienist

Webster County Public Health
Fort Dodge, IA
06.2011 - 05.2014

Dental Hygienist

Ames Center For Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
Ames, IA
06.2011 - 02.2012

Education

Local Anesthesia

Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
05.2011

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Local anesthesia administration

Nitrous oxide sedation

Laser Certified

Oral cancer screening; Velscope and Oral ID

Patient relationship building

Strong case acceptance skills

Patient education

Infection control

Instrument sterilization

Periodontal evaluation

Digital radiographs

Treatment Planning

Fluoride treatments

Arestin

ITero and Trios Scanning

Root planning and scaling expertise

Dentrix, Open Dental, Denticon, Epic software proficiency

Nutrition counseling

Dental disease management

Patient assessments

Electronic health records

Teeth whitening

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Patient communication

Caring and compassionate

Appointment scheduling

Multitasking Abilities

Time management

Problem-solving

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Red Moutain Fsmily Dental
12.2025 - Current

Lead Dental Hygienist

Studio B Smiles
02.2025 - 12.2025

Dental Hygienist

Scottsdale and Shea Dental Group
11.2016 - 02.2025

Dental Hygienist

Dental Depot
07.2014 - 11.2016

Dental Hygienist

Community Health Center of Fort Dodge
02.2013 - 05.2014

Dental Hygienist

Webster County Public Health
06.2011 - 05.2014

Dental Hygienist

Ames Center For Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
06.2011 - 02.2012

Local Anesthesia

Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Iowa Central Community College
Emily PetersonRegistered Dental Hygienist