JACQUELINE GRAVES
Naperville,IL
Summary
Dedicated health educator committed to enhancing individual and community wellness through impactful education and public awareness initiatives. Skilled in fostering strong relationships and delivering effective oral health education, with a proven track record in patient education and advanced preventative care. Expertise in performing comprehensive cleanings, periodontal therapy, and utilizing dental technology to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments, strong team collaboration, and exceptional communication skills that build trust and drive positive results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Dental Hygienist
University of Chicago Medicine
01.2023 - Current
- Provided preventive dental care, including cleanings and fluoride treatments, enhancing patient oral health.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and disease prevention to improve compliance.
- Assisted in developing individualized patient treatment plans based on assessments and evaluations.
- Collaborated with dental team to ensure seamless workflow and optimal patient care delivery.
- Executed detailed patient charting to track progress and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Dental Hygienist
Unforgettable Smiles
05.2014 - 09.2022
- Management of dental hygiene department
- Provide dental hygiene services to patients of practice, which include adult and pediatric prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, delivery of local anesthetic, administration of nitrous oxide, delivery of chemical therapeutic agents, laser detoxification of periodontal pockets, fluoride treatments, fabrication of at home bleaching trays, comprehensive advance oral cancer screening with use of Velscope, application of desensitizing agents and demonstration of proper homecare for plaque control.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Clinical Instructor
Indiana University Northwest Gary
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Participated in continuing education opportunities and collaborated with fellow faculty for betterment of program and student experience
- Operated as role model for students and public relations with patients
- Provided direct patient care, such as removing difficult areas of calculus, as part of teaching-learning situation, as needed.
- Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Provide clinical instruction to 30 dental hygiene students in clinical settings on dental prophylaxis and oral health topics
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety
Dental Hygienist
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc
01.1997 - Current
- Traveled weekly to various dental offices providing high quality dental hygiene services as needed.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Dental Hygienist
Naperville Family Dental
12.2021 - Current
- Provide various dental hygiene services to all patients of the practice.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
Education
B.S. Degree - Public Health — Dental Hygiene
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILCertification for Administration of Nitrous Oxide — -
Parkland College
Champaign, ILLaser Certification -
Lumenis University
San Jose, CA02.2005
Skills
- Presentation skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Program support
- Health education classes
- Prevention strategies
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Research Dental Hygienist
University of Chicago Medicine
01.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Naperville Family Dental
12.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Unforgettable Smiles
05.2014 - 09.2022
Clinical Instructor
Indiana University Northwest Gary
01.2010 - 01.2014
Dental Hygienist
Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc
01.1997 - Current
B.S. Degree - Public Health — Dental Hygiene
IUPUI
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene -
Prairie State College
Certification for Administration of Nitrous Oxide — -
Parkland College
Laser Certification -
Lumenis University