Jamie Oglesby
Mulberry Grove,IL
Summary
Focused Dental Hygienist offering 27 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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dental Safari Company
Marion, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Dental Hygienist
Jon L Logullo DMD
Greenville , IL
10.1997 - Current
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Managed dental records and entered information using MacPractice to keep important patient information on file.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05-1997
Skills
- Periodontal treatment
- Dental Radiography
- Fluoride application
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Sealant Application
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Dental disease treatment
- Patient Education
- Stain Removal
- Anesthetic Administration
- Digital Radiographs
- Teeth Cleaning
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Safety Compliance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Treatment Planning
- Preventive dentistry
- Medical Records Management
- Fluoride Treatments
- Infection Control
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Dental Safari Company
07.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Jon L Logullo DMD
10.1997 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lake Land College
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