Hailey Dodson

Registered Dental Hygienist

Baxter Family Dentistry

05.2018 - Current

Adult and Child Prophylaxis, Scale and Root Planning, Periodontal Maintenance recall visits, and Full Mouth Debridements.
Evaluated intraoral areas for routine oral cancer screenings.
Evaluated extraoral areas of the head and neck region for any suspicious abnormalities.
Use of Oral ID for oral cancer screening.
Took panoramic x-rays, full mouth series x-rays, routine bitewing x-rays, CBCT (digital and film) for interpretation and an accurate diagnosis for dental treatment.
Took impressions for night guards and custom fit whitening trays.
Placement of sealants to help prevent occlusal decay.
Applied fluoride varnish on children and adults to prevent dental decay and help with dental sensitivity.
Equipped in sterilizing dental instruments.
Set up dental operatories for dental cleanings.
Provided infection control by disinfect and decontaminate dental operators after each use for a cleaner and safer dental office for both patients and staff.
Administered local anesthetics and liquid anesthetics (Cetacaine and Oraqix) as needed for dental treatment, administered and monitored patients on nitrous oxide, use of dental laser.
Educated patients about their oral health and educated patients on certain oral hygiene instructions concentrating on different dental techniques on how to improve and/or maintain a healthy oral cavity and overall a systemic healthy body.
Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring efficient and successful treatment outcomes.
Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
Documented patient notes, completed dental charting, perio charting, charted/reviewed health history information.