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Gwen Beno

Green Bay

Summary


Experienced Dental Hygienist with 25 years of expertise in all aspects of treatment, including dental prophylaxis, radiographs and patient education. Effective communicator with success in teaching patients and community about oral hygiene and care. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, such as tooth decay and oral cancer in early stages, and relate to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Admissions Representative

Bellin Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2024


  • Deliver excellent customer service while interacting with patients in person, over the phone, and via email
  • Accurately complete patient hospital registration process using Epic Software
  • Responds promptly and appropriately to inquiries from patients, physicians, and other clinical staff about admissions processes or policies.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Arts
09.1995 - 03.2020


  • Collected electronic medical and dental records, including radiographs and charting of dental findings
  • Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, explanation and implementation of dental hygiene/periodontal treatment
  • Collaborated with dentist who will determine a plan for dental care for each patient
  • Provided instruction/education to patients in preventive oral/dental health technique
  • Documented all pertinent patient information accurately in Dentrix Software
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
01.2000 - 05.2010


  • Enhanced learning experiences using case studies that mirrored real-world scenarios encountered in dental practice settings.
  • Ensured students'' clinical competency by conducting practical evaluations and providing individualized guidance for skill improvement.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare educators to integrate interdisciplinary knowledge into the Dental Hygiene curriculum, enriching overall understanding of patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Career, Technical Education

University of Wisconsin Stout
01.2009

Associates -

NWTC Dental Hygiene
05.1995

Skills

  • Epic
  • Periodontal assessment
  • Dentrix software proficiency
  • Sealant application
  • Ultrasonic scaling
  • Digital radiographs
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Medical history review
  • Dental prophylaxis
  • Dental charting
  • Fluoride treatment
  • OSHA and infection control adherence
  • Treatment Planning
  • Preventive dentistry
  • Nitrous oxide sedation
  • Patient relationship building
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Caries prevention
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Dental evaluation and assessment

Timeline

Patient Admissions Representative

Bellin Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2024

Dental Hygiene Instructor

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
01.2000 - 05.2010

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Arts
09.1995 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Career, Technical Education

University of Wisconsin Stout

Associates -

NWTC Dental Hygiene

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