Jennifer Walsh
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist with over 7 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Century Dental Associates
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Reviewed and updated medical history and dental records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, and developed positive rapport.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis, and planning of treatments.
- Performed oral cancer exams, assessed periodontal conditions, performed prophy or scaling and root planning as needed utilizing hand instruments and ultrasonic scaling.
- Applied fluoride varnishes to protect teeth from decay or sensitivity issues.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr John F. Erhard
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Reviewed and updated patient records with accuracy, maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort while developing positive rapport.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Utilized hand scaling and ultrasonic scaling device to remove plaque and calculus buildup.
- Applied fluoride and to protect patients' teeth from decay and sensitivity.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Aviation Electrician's Mate
United States Navy(Enlisted)
04.2010 - 03.2018
- Maintained safe work environment by following tool control and FOD awareness, and safety at all times.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Maintained and troubleshooted aircraft components to optimize aircraft mission and maintenance efficiencies in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Performed aircraft maintenance and obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fortis Institute - Scranton
Scranton, PA11.2016
Skills
- Dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing
- Periodontal Assessment
- Softdent software and familiar with Eaglesoft
- Fluoride treatments
- Digital Charting and Radiographs
- Instrument Sterilization
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in South Carolina - 2024-present
- Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in Pennsylvania - 2017 to present
- Local Anesthesia license In Pennsylvania- 2017 to present
- Current BLS CPR certification
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Century Dental Associates
02.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr John F. Erhard
03.2017 - 02.2023
Aviation Electrician's Mate
United States Navy(Enlisted)
04.2010 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fortis Institute - Scranton
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