Passionate Dental Hygienist with 19 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis and periodontal treatment . Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Innovations - Dr. Matthew Hanfland
Omaha, NE
06.2003 - Current
Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Nutrition counseling.
Root Planing and scaling expertise.
Dentrix Software Proficiency.
Patient relationship building.
Education
Associate of Science -
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
08.2001 - 05.2003
Skills
Dental prophylaxis
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Certification
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Timeline
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
03-2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Innovations - Dr. Matthew Hanfland
06.2003 - Current
Associate of Science -
University of South Dakota
08.2001 - 05.2003
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