Holly Dunavant
Culleoka,TN
Summary
Dedicated Dental Hygienist with expertise in preventive care and patient education. Specializes in periodontal disease management, radiography, and dental prophylaxis. Builds strong patient relationships and delivers customized oral hygiene strategies, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Beck Dental Care
Columbia, Tennessee
01.2017 - Current
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies, increasing patient compliance
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies.
- Certified to administer Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide, enhancing patient comfort during procedures
- Obtained certification in administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide for patient comfort during procedures.
- Performed full mouth SRPs and gingivitis therapy, contributing to improved periodontal health for patients
- Full mouth SRPs and gingivitis therapy
- Provide thorough dental cleanings and treatments for diverse patient needs.
- Delivered thorough dental cleanings and treatments for diverse patient needs, improving oral health outcomes
- Advanced knowledge of dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework planning
- Take Radiographs
- Scheduled recalls, treatment, and dental consults to streamline patient flow and maximize appointment utilization
- Scheduled recalls, treatment, and dental consults to improve patient appointment organization.
- Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Collaborated with dental team to elevate patient experience and satisfaction through coordinated care efforts.
- Reviewed process and procedures with patients, increasing understanding and satisfaction.
- Discussed financial arrangements with patients, facilitating informed treatment decisions
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information
- Maintained current BLS/CPR certification to ensure patient safety and emergency preparedness
- Adapted efficiently in a fast-paced office, maintaining high-quality patient care under pressure
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Remington College
Nashville, TN 05.2015 - 07.2017
Associate of Science -
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN 05.2013 - 05.2015
Culleoka Unit School
Culleoka, TNSkills
- Local anesthesia
- Nitrous oxide
- Periodontal therapy
- Radiograph interpretation
- Treatment coordination
- Patient education
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Beck Dental Care
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Remington College
05.2015 - 07.2017
Associate of Science -
Columbia State Community College
05.2013 - 05.2015
Culleoka Unit School