Jeanette Rowe
Plymouth,MI
Summary
Cutting-edge recent graduate Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Seeking a full or part time position at a local private office.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Macomb Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Complied with OSHA and corporate safety policies and standards.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Dental Office Receptionist
Canton Family Dental
04.2024 - Current
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments, and direct accordingly.
- Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
- Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns.
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
Dental Assistant
Dexter Dental Center
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05-2025
Skills
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Periodontal evaluation and treatment
- Dental radiography
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Local anesthesia administration
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Intra-oral camera operations
- Dental appliance fabrication
- Cross-trained
- Four handed dentistry
- HIPAA compliance
- Proficient in Eaglesoft and Ascend
Timeline
Dental Office Receptionist
Canton Family Dental
04.2024 - Current
Dental Hygiene Student
Macomb Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dexter Dental Center
01.2015 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Macomb Community College
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