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Janna Jennings

Janna Jennings

Dental hygienist wanting to expand to something new
Paron,AR

Summary

Enthusiastic, upbeat, and hard-working. After 31 years of clinical practice experience, looking to go a different direction now in my employment.

Gifted at building strong relationships. Worked with a wide range of patients and staff. Recognized for unique ability to engage and empower patients. Successful in positive oral health outcomes. Expert in prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and local anesthesia delivery resulting in reduced dental decay, reduced loss of teeth from periodontal disease, and reduced stress from the patient.

Enjoyed teaching in a clinical setting at the University of Arkansas dental hygiene school

Team-oriented with success in building long term relationships with patients and coworkers.

Focused on excellence

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Bryan Dunlap
Littlerock, AR
01.2022 - Current

Dental hygiene duties as described before

Clinical instructor UA dental hygiene school

UNIV AR Medical Services
Little Rock AR, AR
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Delivered comprehensive clinical instruction to dental hygiene students
  • Facilitated hands-on training sessions in various clinical settings.
  • Assessed student performance through evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care strategies.
  • Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the clinical setting.
  • Participated in departmental meetings regarding changes or updates to existing policies or procedures.
  • Evaluated and monitored student progress to promote positive learning outcomes.
  • Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
  • Communicated students' individual and group performance to lead faculty.
  • Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
  • Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
  • Educated patients on dental health awareness.
  • Evaluated student performance, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
  • Coordinated simulation exercises to prepare students for high-pressure healthcare scenarios.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Dale Fallis, D.D.S., PA.
Little Rock, AR
10.1999 - 01.2022

Examines the periodontium manually and visually to determine periodontal disease

Administers local anesthesia since 1998

Collects and recorded medical and dental histories

Scales calcaneous deposits on supragingival and subgingival surfaces of teeth as

well as removing stains

Applies fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay

Takes impressions for bleach trays

Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist

Excellent patient management skills

Instructs patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective

patient - focused techniques and recommends medicaments when needed to

improve oral conditions

Oral cancer detection

Exposes radiographs for the detection of disease

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Lindsey Cloud D.D.S.
Little Rock, AR
02.1998 - 10.1999

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr.s Mills, Redding, and Dennis
Jackson, MS
08.1996 - 08.1997

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Thomas Byrd
Florence, MS
01.1996 - 08.1996

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Jeff Cumberland
Richland, MS
06.1994 - 01.1996

Skills

  • Periodontal treatment
  • Dental health promotion
  • Soft tissue management
  • Dental radiography
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Fluoride application
  • Tooth whitening
  • Stain removal
  • Regulatory compliance
  • First Aid/CPR certified
  • Team building
  • Local anesthesia
  • Patient education strategies
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Detail oriented
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professional development
  • Oraqix anesthetic expertise
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Dental charting
  • Geriatric dentistry
  • Special needs patients
  • Sealant application
  • OSHA and infection control adherence
  • Intraoral imaging
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Patient relationship building
  • Medical history documentation
  • Dentrix software proficiency
  • History documentation
  • Supply management
  • Nitrous oxide sedation
  • Treatment planning

Education

Local Anesthesia Permit

University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Little Rock AR, AR
07.1997 - 07.1997

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Mississippi
Jackson, MS, MS
05.1992 - 05.1994

Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites in Dental Hygiene

Northeast Community College
Booneville, MS

Tupelo High School
Tupelo, MS

Affiliations

On a personal level, in my spare time, I love playing tennis and spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy singing.

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Bryan Dunlap
01.2022 - Current

Clinical instructor UA dental hygiene school

UNIV AR Medical Services
01.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Dale Fallis, D.D.S., PA.
10.1999 - 01.2022

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Lindsey Cloud D.D.S.
02.1998 - 10.1999

Local Anesthesia Permit

University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
07.1997 - 07.1997

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr.s Mills, Redding, and Dennis
08.1996 - 08.1997

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Thomas Byrd
01.1996 - 08.1996

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Jeff Cumberland
06.1994 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Mississippi
05.1992 - 05.1994

Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites in Dental Hygiene

Northeast Community College

Tupelo High School
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