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