Francesca Pemble
Lake Placid
Summary
Dynamic Certified Registered Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at corporate and private offices, excelling in patient education and periodontal assessment. Proven ability to enhance clinical workflows and improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail. Committed to continuous learning and infection control, ensuring high-quality dental care in a compassionate environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Coast Dental
Sebring
05.2024 - Current
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of new developments in the field of dental hygiene.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Performed patient screenings such as oral cancer screening, periodontal charting and head and neck inspection.
- Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Smile Design Dentistry
Arcadia
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of new developments in the field of dental hygiene.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing preventive measures within practice settings through patient surveys or audits.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
Central
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all dental treatments performed using electronic dental record software systems.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Provided preventative dental care services to patients, including scaling and root planing, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealants.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during treatment procedures as needed.
- Educated patients on proper brushing, flossing and other oral hygiene techniques.
- Applied topical anesthetics for gum tissue procedures.
- Took digital x-rays of teeth for diagnosis of tooth decay or other problems.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Managed clinical flow by scheduling appointments, greeting patients upon arrival and preparing them for examination.
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Richard Wood
Avon Park
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of new developments in the field of dental hygiene.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Performed patient screenings such as oral cancer screening, periodontal charting and head and neck inspection.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
South Florida State College
Avon Park05-2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL05-2018
Skills
- Patient education
- Oral cancer screening
- Periodontal assessment
- Digital radiography
- Treatment planning
- Electronic record management
- Customer service
- Infection control
- Appointment scheduling
- Clinical workflow management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Continuing education
- Caring and compassionate
- Fluoride application
- Organizational skills
- Detail orientation
- Periodontal charting
- Oral health education
Accomplishments
- #1 production two consecutive months with Aspen Dental, out of all office 1000+ locations.
- Working with all age groups and all levels of healthy to diseased periodontiums.
- Previous EFDA/Orthodontic Assistant, totaling 10+ years of dental clinical experience.
Timeline
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Coast Dental
05.2024 - Current
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Smile Design Dentistry
08.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
10.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Richard Wood
08.2020 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
South Florida State College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
South Florida State College
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