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Jana Beltz, RDH

Mill Valley,CA
Jana  Beltz, RDH

Summary

Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering 17 years of experience in high-volume dental offices. Expertise in screening patients for cancer and oral diseases, performing prophylaxis and providing education on oral hygiene and health. Highly skilled in helping patients maintain periodontal health with compassion and efficiency. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dr. Courtney Fitzpatrick
San Francisco, CA

Registered Dental Hygienist
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed dental records and entered information using Dentrix to keep important patient information on file.
  • Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • 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.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.

Jeffery Bellinger
Belvedere Tiburon, CA

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
07.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and the electric toothbrush, and a mouthrinse before bed
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.

Mill Valley Dental
Mill Valley, CA

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
01.2020 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and the electric toothbrush, and a mouth rinse before bed
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.

Pacific Dental Servies
Rohnert Park, United States

DENTAL HYGIENIST
04.2021

Job overview

  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and the electric toothbrush, regular cleanings and a mouth rinse
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in EPIC
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.

Education

Santa Rosa Junior College

Associate of Science from Dental Hygiene
06.2006

University Overview

Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA

from Associate of Health Science
06.2006

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Skills

  • Soft Tissue Management (STM)
  • Dental Disease Management
  • Periodontal Evaluation
  • Dental Knowledge
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Documenting Patient History
  • Patient Safety Proficiency
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Root Planing
  • Preventive Oral Health Education
  • Local Anesthetics
  • Creative Solutions
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Quote

Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Courtney Fitzpatrick
09.2022 - Current
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Jeffery Bellinger
07.2021 - 11.2021
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Pacific Dental Servies
04.2021
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Mill Valley Dental
01.2020 - 03.2020
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate of Science from Dental Hygiene
Santa Rosa Junior College
from Associate of Health Science
Jana Beltz, RDH