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Janel Perez
Fort Lee,NJ
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Dental Hygienist specializing in preventative care and infection control. Successfully enhanced patient experiences by effectively managing treatment plans and fostering strong relationships, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
201 Dental Care
Fort Lee, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Administered 7-10 detailed dental cleanings and assessments, focusing on improving overall patient oral health outcomes.
- Engaged with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to create and deliver tailored patient treatment strategies.
- Partnered with dentists and specialists to assess treatment requirements and enhance patient comfort.
- Monitored and updated patient records while ensuring adherence to infection control protocols for optimal patient care.
- Ensured comprehensive documentation of patient medical histories and treatment plans to enhance clinical decision-making.
- Enhanced patient experience through effective communication and professional rapport-building techniques.
- Completed specialized courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements and standards in dental hygiene.
- Documented vital patient data in Curve and Dentrix, upholding the integrity of medical and dental records for enhanced patient management.
Dental Hygienist
Miller Dental Arts
Fort Lee, NJ
10.2010 - 06.2022
- Conducted 7-10 thorough dental cleanings, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop personalized treatment plans based on patients' needs and conditions.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, promoting preventative care and long-term dental health.
- Assisted in the management of patient records using electronic health record systems for improved accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2009
Skills
- Preventative care
- Periodontal therapy
- Oral cancer screening
- Infection control
- Digital radiographs
- Relationship management
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Safety compliance
Interests
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist in New York and New Jersey
Accomplishments
- Educated patients about treatments to reduce anxiety and reluctance to treatment.
- Performed approximately 7- 10 prophylactic procedures per day.
- Trained and mentored 6 new hygienists and assistants.
- Achieved patient compliance through effectively helping with understanding and utilizing proper home care routines
Work Availability
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Software
Curve
Dentrix
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
201 Dental Care
06.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Miller Dental Arts
10.2010 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Bergen Community College