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Emily Simak

Ankeny

Summary

Dynamic Registered Dental Hygienist with a proven track record at Ankeny Family Dental Center, excelling in periodontal therapy and exceptional patient care. Adept at educating patients on oral health and optimizing team collaboration, I leverage my soft tissue diode laser certification to enhance treatment outcomes while fostering strong patient relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Ankeny Family Dental Center
Ankeny
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided clinical dental hygiene services to patients through prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and non-surgical periodontal therapies.
  • Provided clinical supervision and mentorship to the hygiene team by teaching current AAP recommendations during weekly meetings.
  • I optimized workflow communication, maintained inventory, and communicated with suppliers.
  • I ensured the highest standards of care, making sure the team was providing excellent care by staying up to date on current evidence-based dental hygiene practices and product recommendations.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Pennino Family Dentistry
Barrington
02.2016 - 03.2022
  • Provided exceptional clinical care through prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, non-surgical periodontal therapy, laser treatments, sealants, whitening, and fluoride treatments.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
  • Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with dentists or hygienists as needed.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Northwest Periodontics & Implants
Crystal Lake
05.2015 - 02.2016
  • Performed periodontal maintenance, non-surgical periodontal therapies, and placed Arestin.
  • Performed meticulous periodontal charting, examining for periodontal disease changes and gave individualized recommendations for each patient.
  • Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
12-2024

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05-2015

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Exceptional patient care
  • Oral health education
  • Periodontal therapy
  • Soft tissue diode laser certified
  • Team collaboration
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • CPR/AED certified

Affiliations

  • Avid gardener
  • Mentoring high school students
  • Enjoys reading
  • Playing sports with my family

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certified (current)
  • Soft tissue diode laser certified (2016-current)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Ankeny Family Dental Center
11.2022 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Pennino Family Dentistry
02.2016 - 03.2022

Registered Dental Hygienist

Northwest Periodontics & Implants
05.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

William Rainey Harper College

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Iowa
Emily Simak