Grace Smelcer
Mentor
Summary
Cutting edge recent graduate of a Dental Hygienist program possessing superior clinical and innovative classroom training. Skilled at patient education, dental cleaning procedures and all aspects of dental office operations. Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Work Experience
01.2013 - Current
- Communicates positively with children and parents.
- Provided care for newborns to 11 year olds.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being and safety of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Provided educational and structured activities often.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
Dental Hygiene Clinical Experience
Lakeland Dental Hygiene Clinic
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Improved patients' oral health through comprehensive dental cleanings and individualized instruction in oral hygiene.
- Completed periodontal charting, tracking development over time, and offering suggestions as required.
- Guaranteed a safe atmosphere by properly carrying out infection control procedures.
- Made accurate use of digital radiography equipment to help with patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants.
- Administered local anesthesia to reduce discomfort and pain.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene May 2025
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH05-2025
Skills
- Knowledge of Eaglesoft
- Exceptional skills focused on oral hygiene treatment, care and preventative management
- Empathetic and capable of reassuring and alleviating patient fears
- Passionate about dental health; enjoys educating patients on dental care and hygiene
- Radiographic imaging, Oral Cancer screening, Dental Charting
- Ultrasonic Instrumentation, Scaling & Root Planing, and Sealant Application
- Local Anesthesia administration
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - American Dental Association (pending)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Local Anesthesia Certification - Ohio Board of Dentistry (pending)
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Clinical Experience
Lakeland Dental Hygiene Clinic
01.2023 - 04.2025
Childcare Provider
Work Experience
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene May 2025
Lakeland Community College
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