Interview patients concerning past health and dental history.
Conduct extraoral and intraoral evaluation , educate patient on current oral health condition, proper hygiene and prevention of oral diseases.
Evaluate clinical findings, medical history, previous dental records and integrate the information into a comprehensive plan for excellent dental health.
Clinical treatment of patients: blood pressure readings, diagnostic imaging (digital radiographs and intraoral camera), prophylaxis, full mouth debridement, scaling and root planning, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide and delivery of fluoride.
Maintenance of patient records and treatment notes.
Encourage patient scheduling appointments for doctor recommended treatment.
Scheduled 3 or 6 month hygiene appointments.
Ordering hygiene department supplies and maintaining equipment.
Constant awareness and advocation for Continuing Education classes available for hygiene department.
Independent Registered Dental Hygienist
Reedy's Dental Hygiene Clinic
Lamar, CO
05.1998 - 05.1998
Preformed the dental hygiene duties previously mentioned.
Management of a small business in a partnership.
Financial and marketing strategic planning.
Radio ads.
Customer service and satisfaction.
Maintenance of financial records
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO
05.1998
Skills
Patient assessment, treatment planning, executing dental hygiene/periodontal treatment and education for optimal dental health
Registered Dental Hygienist at Steamboat Advanced Dentistry And Implant CenterRegistered Dental Hygienist at Steamboat Advanced Dentistry And Implant Center