Jean Garrett
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with a proven track record at St Petersburg Dental, enhancing patient oral health through expert periodontal therapy and compassionate patient education. Mastered ultrasonic instrumentation and excelled in building patient relationships, significantly improving patient comfort and trust. Continuously updated on best practices, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Temporary (Dr Klein 727-631-7476), SMI Dental, Etc
08.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
St Petersburg Dental-(Jenn Vitale -727-542-0702)
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data In Open Dental.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings during routine dental exams, resulting in early detection of potential issues.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Reduced instances of periodontal disease with thorough assessment and personalized treatment plans.
- Assisted in reduction of dental anxieties through compassionate communication and patient education.
- Increased patient trust and comfort, explaining procedures and answering questions with empathy and clarity.
Dental Hygienist
Dr Bracey-St Pete Smiles (Dr Bracey 813-610-3377)
01.2024 - 07.2024
Dental Hygienist
Park Street Dental (Ann Garcia 727-510-3210)
03.2022 - 03.2023
Dental Hygienist
Florida Dental Center-4th St
06.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Baycare- St Anthony’s Hospital and Home Health
02.2014 - 01.2020
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing-RN
St Petersburg College
Pinellas Park12-2011
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
St Petersburg Jr College
Pinellas Park05-1995
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Periodontal maintenance
- Periodontal evaluation
- Digital radiographs
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education
- Fluoride treatments
- Dental prophylaxis
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dental charting
- Medical history review
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Temporary (Dr Klein 727-631-7476), SMI Dental, Etc
08.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dr Bracey-St Pete Smiles (Dr Bracey 813-610-3377)
01.2024 - 07.2024
Dental Hygienist
St Petersburg Dental-(Jenn Vitale -727-542-0702)
05.2023 - 08.2024
Dental Hygienist
Park Street Dental (Ann Garcia 727-510-3210)
03.2022 - 03.2023
Dental Hygienist
Florida Dental Center-4th St
06.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Baycare- St Anthony’s Hospital and Home Health
02.2014 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Nursing-RN
St Petersburg College
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
St Petersburg Jr College
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