Dental Hygienist with thirty-four years of clinical experience seeking a position in clinical dental education. Passionate in teaching future dental professionals to become compassionate and successful clinicians through sharing my experience in the industry. Excited to inspire and lead the next generation of dental hygienists with a concentration on critical thinking to customize care and education.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Vinna C. Norris, DDS
07.2009 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Louis Liley, DDS
07.2006 - 07.2009
Muralist/Artist
Self Employed
06.1999 - 07.2009
Dental Hygienist
Employers Upon Request
01.1990 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene, Clinical Instructor Focused
Community College of Denver, Online
05.2025
Art-History, Fine Arts -
Colorado University, Denver, CO
05.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Community College, Hastings, NE
05.1990
Skills
Proficient in all clinical Dental Hygiene skills including screening for oral cancer and oral diseases
Prophylaxis, scaling & root planing, dental radiographs, and intraoral photographs
Applying SDF and fluoride varnish educating oral hygiene
Placing Arestin, administering local anesthesia and N2O
Results driven, critical thinker, and positive leader
Two years of training/coaching roller skating and roller derby skills at all levels with the FOCO Roller Derby Organization
Periodontal Assessment
Dentrix software proficiency
Sealant Application
Local anesthesia administration
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Vinna C. Norris, DDS
07.2009 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Louis Liley, DDS
07.2006 - 07.2009
Muralist/Artist
Self Employed
06.1999 - 07.2009
Dental Hygienist
Employers Upon Request
01.1990 - 01.2006
Art-History, Fine Arts -
Colorado University, Denver, CO
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Community College, Hastings, NE
Bachelor of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene, Clinical Instructor Focused