Faith Thiongo
Kaiserslautern
Summary
Practicing as a Dental Hygienist since June ,2016 and strive everyday to create better Overall Health by educating patients on the significant connections between their Dental health and Overall health . The benefits of good dental hygiene go beyond bright smiles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Temporary Dental Hygienist-Indepedent Contractor
Peninsula Area of Virginia,USA
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and provided personalized Oral Hygiene recommendations.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in computer.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Feild Dentistry
Hampton VA
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and provided personalized Oral Hygiene recommendations.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in computer.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Warwick Dental Center
Newport News VA
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and provided personalized Oral Hygiene recommendations.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Computer
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental-Dental Care At Oyster Point
Newport News, VA
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and provided personalized Oral Hygiene recommendations.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Computer.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Temporary Dental Hygienist
Matika Irons And Associates
Hampton Roads
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Computer.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and provided personalized Oral Hygiene recommendations.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - In Dental Hygiene
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY USA05.2016
Skills
- Effective communication
- Analytical problem solving
- Oral health education
- Detail-oriented approach
- Supportive communication
Certification
- Licensed - VA dental Hygiene License
- CRP Certification
- Administration of Local Anesthetics Certification
- Radiology Certification
- Dental Software Experience: Dentrix ,Open Dental , Curve Dental, Eagle Soft
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Temporary Dental Hygienist-Indepedent Contractor
04.2023 - 07.2025
Registered Dental Hygienist
Feild Dentistry
04.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Warwick Dental Center
09.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental-Dental Care At Oyster Point
07.2016 - 08.2019
Temporary Dental Hygienist
Matika Irons And Associates
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - In Dental Hygiene
University of Louisville