Jamie Lingo
Hebron,OH
Summary
Talented Dental Hygienist offering years of experience providing dental examinations, prophylaxis and oral health education for patients. Skilled at documenting patient information, findings and treatment plans in charts and medical records. Enthusiastic and upbeat when communicating with patients and other employees.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
New River Electrical
Granville, OH
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Developed and implemented project plans, established timelines, tracked progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Dental Clinic
Columbus, OH
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
- Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
- Ensured that infection control procedures were followed at all times during treatments.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
- Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing and flossing techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
- Answered questions from patients concerning their dental needs or concerns.
- Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
Dental Hygientist/Dental Office Manager
Cook & Mess Orthodontics
Columbus, OH
01.1993 - 09.2019
- Performed financial analysis to identify areas of cost savings or revenue enhancement opportunities.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Orthodontic Assisting/Dental Hygiene Clinical Duties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05-2005
Skills
- Preventive Dentistry
- Dental Health Promotion
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Relations
Affiliations
- Compassionate about helping others. I enjoy fundraising, as I worked directly with Habitat for Humanity and Hospice of Central Ohio on my last 2 Charitable projects with New River Electrical.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
New River Electrical
09.2020 - 01.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Dental Clinic
09.2019 - 04.2020
Dental Hygientist/Dental Office Manager
Cook & Mess Orthodontics
01.1993 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Columbus State Community College