Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Experience
Military Service
Certification
Letter of commendation from the Commander-in-Chief of Pacific Fleet
Timeline
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George R. Fisher

West Salem,WI

Summary

Experienced and licensed Dental Hygienist with local anesthetic, laser certification, and CPR/BLS qualification. Demonstrated expertise in dental practice with over 20 years of experience as a hygienist and assistant. Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service and maintaining strong customer relations. Possess military background with technical, supervisory, and administrative duties. Skilled in transportation with experience in over-the-road semi-trucking and professional chauffeuring. Proficient in public speaking.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gen. Assistant

Family Dentistry of West Salem
04.2024 - 11.2024

Custodian

West Salem School District
01.2023 - 04.2024

Dental Hygienist

Family Dentistry of West Salem
01.2021 - 09.2022

Dental Hygienist

Lawler Family Dentistry
05.2019 - 09.2020

Dental Hygienist

Nakoma Dental
10.2018 - 04.2019

Dental Hygienist

Southwest Dental
09.2017 - 05.2018

Dental Hygienist (FT)

Darlington Family Dentistry
12.2016 - 09.2017

Dental Hygienist (FT)

Shorewood Family Dentistry
04.2016 - 11.2016

Dental Hygienist (PT)

Marion Family Dentistry
10.2015 - 04.2016

Dental Hygienist (PT)

Milwaukee Dental Group
04.2014 - 10.2015

Dental Hygienist (PT)

Fakler Dentistry
06.2013 - 04.2014

Front Desk Agent (PT)

Holiday Inn Express
02.2013 - 10.2013

Dental Hygienist

Racine Community Health Center
07.2008 - 07.2012

Dental Assistant

Illini Dental
12.2003 - 05.2006

Transportation Administrator

Kellogg, Brown and Root/Halliburton
01.2003 - 12.2003

News Anchor/Reporter

WUIS-FM Public Radio
01.2002 - 03.2003

Owner/Operator

FedEx Ground
02.1999 - 12.2001

Education

B.A. - Biblical Studies

Wheaton College
Wheaton, Illinois

A.A.S. - Dental Hygiene

Parkland College
Champaign, Illinois

A.A. - General Studies

Springfield College in Illinois

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Time management
  • Computer skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 5-25 staff members in military and civilian capacities.
  • Established and supervised travel arrangements for truck convoys from Kuwait City to Baghdad (Iraq).
  • Created and successfully maintained an owner/operator truck business leased to FedEx Ground.
  • Created and monitored successful treatment plans for periodontally compromised patients.

Experience

Established rapport with patients of all age groups, Provided relaxed atmosphere for patients, Explained dental procedures and goals in age-appropriate language, Demonstrated proper personal oral hygiene technique, Solved problems using available resources, Provided age-appropriate patient education, Encouraged patients to relate their fears, concerns, goals regarding oral health, Related patients’ concerns to clinicians and administrative staff, Exhibited spirit of teamwork and cooperation, Interacted with patients, clients and staff of every background/age/walk of life, Recorded and reviewed patients’ medical histories, Explained relationship between oral health and total health status, Charted conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist, Examined dentition and gums, using periodontal probe and radiographic/clinical observation to determine health of soft and hard tissues, Exposed and developed diagnostically-sound radiographs (including PANO and CBCT), Captured IOC photos to focus patient’s attention on status of dentition, Provided thorough, case-specific prophylaxis, debridement, and/or SRP, Placed sealants and fluoride treatments, Maintained dental equipment/sterilized instruments and operatories, Assisted other clinicians when needs arise, Gained EagleSoft, Dentrix, Dentrix-Ascent, Soft-Dent, PlanetDDS dental software experience, Performed light administrative functions

Military Service

United States Navy, Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator (E-5), Operated airborne electronic surveillance, tracking and recording equipment to hunt, detect, track and destroy submarines. Veteran of Operation Desert Shield; held and maintained SECRET-level security clearance; awarded Citation from the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet; supervised maintenance and security details.

Certification

Licensed and registered Dental Hygienist

BLS Certification through the Red Cross

Letter of commendation from the Commander-in-Chief of Pacific Fleet

During Desert Shield/Storm, while on a surveillance mission for flight operations, I occupied one of the rear seats in a USN S-3 Viking aircraft. Immediately upon being catapulted from the deck of the USS Independence (CV-62), the aircraft experienced an inflight engine fire that required immediate emergency procedures to return the aircraft safely to the carrier.  I participated in the checklist monitoring and execution that ensured a safe return of the aircraft and crew to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier.  I was included among the four crew members so commended.

Timeline

Gen. Assistant

Family Dentistry of West Salem
04.2024 - 11.2024

Custodian

West Salem School District
01.2023 - 04.2024

Dental Hygienist

Family Dentistry of West Salem
01.2021 - 09.2022

Dental Hygienist

Lawler Family Dentistry
05.2019 - 09.2020

Dental Hygienist

Nakoma Dental
10.2018 - 04.2019

Dental Hygienist

Southwest Dental
09.2017 - 05.2018

Dental Hygienist (FT)

Darlington Family Dentistry
12.2016 - 09.2017

Dental Hygienist (FT)

Shorewood Family Dentistry
04.2016 - 11.2016

Dental Hygienist (PT)

Marion Family Dentistry
10.2015 - 04.2016

Dental Hygienist (PT)

Milwaukee Dental Group
04.2014 - 10.2015

Dental Hygienist (PT)

Fakler Dentistry
06.2013 - 04.2014

Front Desk Agent (PT)

Holiday Inn Express
02.2013 - 10.2013

Dental Hygienist

Racine Community Health Center
07.2008 - 07.2012

Dental Assistant

Illini Dental
12.2003 - 05.2006

Transportation Administrator

Kellogg, Brown and Root/Halliburton
01.2003 - 12.2003

News Anchor/Reporter

WUIS-FM Public Radio
01.2002 - 03.2003

Owner/Operator

FedEx Ground
02.1999 - 12.2001

A.A.S. - Dental Hygiene

Parkland College

A.A. - General Studies

Springfield College in Illinois

B.A. - Biblical Studies

Wheaton College
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