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Jennifer Hamar

Binghamton,NY

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Hygienist with 15 years of experience in delivering high-quality oral care, patient education, and preventative treatment. Proven ability to educate patients on effective oral hygiene practices while maintaining strict infection control protocols. Committed to enhancing patient care through advanced digital radiography and compassionate communication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Summit Dental
07.2023 - Current

• Perform dental prophylaxes including hand and ultrasonic scaling, polishing, PSR probing, oral cancer screenings, document blood pressure readings
• Apply Fluoride for decay prevention and sensitivity issues
• Treat Periodontal Disease through scaling and root planing for patients of all ages
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, tartar and plaque control, and proper homecare including brushing and flossing techniques
• Utilize digital x-rays
• Periodontal probing and assessment of gingival tissue
• Document patient treatment and recommendations in dental software (Open Dental)
• Maintain sterilization protocols and OSHA compliance

Registered Dental Hygienist

Perna Dental
10.2020 - 07.2023

• Performed dental prophylaxes including hand and ultrasonic scaling, polishing, PSR probing, oral cancer screenings with Velscope, documented blood pressure readings
• Applied Fluoride for decay prevention and sensitivity issues
• Treated Periodontal Disease through scaling and root planing for patients of all ages
• Took CT scans to evaluate implant placement
• Educated patients on oral hygiene, tartar and plaque control, and proper homecare including brushing and flossing techniques
• Utilized digital x-rays

• Periodontal probing and assessment of gingival tissue
• Documented patient treatment and recommendations in dental software (Eaglesoft)
• Maintained sterilization protocols and OSHA compliance

Registered Dental Hygienist

Progressive Dental
02.2011 - 09.2020

• Performed dental prophylaxes including hand and ultrasonic scaling, polishing, PSR probing, oral cancer screenings with Velscope, documented blood pressure readings
• Applied Fluoride for decay prevention and sensitivity issues
• Treated Periodontal Disease through scaling and root planing for patients of all ages
• Use of diode laser on periodontally involved patients
• Educated patients on oral hygiene, tartar and plaque control, and proper homecare including brushing and flossing techniques
• Utilized digital x-rays
• Periodontal probing and assessment of gingival tissue
• Documented patient treatment and recommendations in dental software (Dentrix)
• Maintained sterilization protocols and OSHA compliance

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY
05.2010

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
05.2003

Skills

    Digital Radiography & Intraoral Cameras
    Periodontal Assessment & Treatment
    Diode laser
    Patient Education & Communication
    Infection Control & Sterilization
    Dental Software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Curve and Open Dental)

  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Oral cancer screening

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Summit Dental
07.2023 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Perna Dental
10.2020 - 07.2023

Registered Dental Hygienist

Progressive Dental
02.2011 - 09.2020

Associate Of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

SUNY Broome Community College

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology

Binghamton University