Gera Lay
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cordova,TN
Summary
Experienced Dental Hygienist with 5 years of expertise in all aspects of treatment, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and treatment planning. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, like tooth decay and oral cancer, in early stages and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
American Family Dentistry-Bartlett
06.2023 - Current
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout process.
- Counseled patients on nutritional choices impacting their oral health while developing customized dietary recommendations based on individual needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
- Strengthened communication skills by presenting complex information in understandable manner to diverse patient populations.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff
Registered Dental Hygienist
Superior Smiles Of Memphis
1 2022 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Performed Zoom Whitening services on qualifying patients.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Registered Dental Hygienist
The Dental Connection
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Perform comprehensive oral health assessments, identifying periodontal disease, receding gums and signs of gum disease in qualifying patients
- Take dental impressions for study models and whitening trays
- Maintain dental supplies and clean workspace by ensuring regular instrument sterilization data effective equipment operation
- Counsel pediatric patients and their parents about nutrition and oral health, including proper brushing and flossing techniques
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates
Student Clinician
Concorde Career College Dental Hygiene Clinic
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Clinic hours: 500 hours
- Performed screenings, prophylaxis, sealants, and fluoride treatments
- Removed plaque and calculus from patients and performed periodontal debridement and root planing as required
- Took diagnostic radiographic images and properly identified decay and existing care
- Infection control standard maintenance
- Gained valuable experience working with individuals across various age groups, diagnoses, and cultural backgrounds
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN 05.2018 - 03.2023
Skills
Proficient in Eaglesoft dental software
Periodontal evaluation
Patient education and prophylaxis
Dentrix software proficiency
Sealant Application
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nutrition counseling
Local anesthesia administration
Dental appliance fabrication
Fluoride Treatments
Radiographic interpretation
Team Collaboration
Relationship Building
Time Management
ITero Scanner
Certification
BLS
Timeline
BLS
07-2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
American Family Dentistry-Bartlett
06.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
The Dental Connection
01.2021 - 12.2021
Student Clinician
Concorde Career College Dental Hygiene Clinic
01.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
05.2018 - 03.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Superior Smiles Of Memphis
1 2022 - 12.2023