Jennifer West, RDH
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Experienced Dental Hygienist with 5 years of expertise in all aspects of treatment, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning and laser bacterial reduction. I have 10 years in the dental field as an RDA, OA as well as front office. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, like tooth decay and oral cancer, in early stages and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. I am committed to delivering top-notch oral care and patient education and fostering strong patient relationships. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing clinical needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Go Dental
03.2025 - Current
- Scaling and Root Planning
- Administer Local Anesthetic
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Patient Relationship Building
- FMX, PAs, BWs
- Prophylaxis
- Periodontal evaluation
- Preventative Oral Health Education
- Dentrix
Registered Dental Hygienist
Newhall Dental Arts
10.2020 - 12.2025
- Scaling and Root Planning
- Administer Local Anesthetic
- LBR and LAPT with Diode Laser
- Oral cancer screenings
- Patient relationship building
- FMX, PA, Bitewings and Panorex
- Prophylaxis
- Periodontal evaluation
- Preventative oral health education
- Dentrix
Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Snow Orthodontics
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Debonding of all orthodontic appliances
- Ligate archwires
- Impress, pour-up and trim models for fabrication of retainers
- Oral hygiene instruction and education
- Panorex and cephalometric radiographs
- Cloud9 software
Registered Dental Assistant
Fair Oaks Dental
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre and post surgical instructions
- Assisted in routine dental procedures such as restorations and cleanings
- Assisted in Endodontic and Periodontic procedures
- Coronal polish and application of sealants
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA05.2020
Dental Assisting
Charter College
Santa Clarita, CA09.2014
Skills
- Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of California
- Scaling and Root Planning
- Oral cancer screenings
- Patient relationship building
- Impress and fabrication of bleaching trays
- Full mouth, bitewing and periapical radiographs
- BLS Certified
- Certificate of Local Anesthetic
- Prophylaxis
- Periodontal evaluation
- Nutrition and tobacco cessation counseling
- Preventative oral health education
- Infection control and sterilization
- Skilled in Cloud9, Dentrix and Dexis
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Go Dental
03.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Newhall Dental Arts
10.2020 - 12.2025
Certified Orthodontic Assistant
Snow Orthodontics
01.2016 - 07.2020
Registered Dental Assistant
Fair Oaks Dental
09.2014 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Dental Assisting
Charter College