Proficient Dental Hygienist with over 10 years of experience in all areas of dentistry, including prophylaxis and oral disease treatment. Accomplished in educating patients on oral hygiene and wellness with focus on disease prevention.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
University Health Hospital
Kansas City, MO
07.2023 - Current
Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Dental Hygienist
Ohio Valley Center for Periodontics and Implants
Milford, OH
05.2018 - 04.2023
Performed periodontal maintenance cleanings, and scaling and root planing
Completed hygiene and non-hygiene tasks while patients were under sedation
Proficient in Trios scanner
Proficient in Perioscope
Dental Hygienist
CEDAR VILLAGE DENTISTRY
Mason, OH
09.2016 - 04.2018
Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
Dental Hygienist
BOGER DENTAL
Plymouth, MN
08.2015 - 08.2016
Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
Dental Assistant
HAWKEYE FAMILY DENTAL
Iowa City, IA
05.2009 - 05.2012
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Dental Assistant
TOWN SQUARE DENTAL CARE
Coralville, IA
05.2008 - 05.2009
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.