JESSICA LANDIS
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist with 23 years of experience in periodontics and general dentistry. I excel in patient education and periodontal assessments. Adept at managing electronic health records and fostering strong patient relationships, I thrive in delivering exceptional care while ensuring compliance with infection control protocols. I'm truly passionate about enhancing oral health and patient comfort. I love the field of dentistry, and I thoroughly enjoy building relationships with my patients and working as a team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
DR MATT KARNOUPAKIS
WHEELING, WV
06.2002 - 08.2024
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Registered Dental Hygienist
DR. JACK PALMER
WHEELING , WV
05.2002 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care planning.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Recognized warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer or diabetes through clinical observations.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - DENTAL HYGIENE
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05-1998
Skills
- Patient education and support
- Electronic health records management
- Infection control protocols
- Dental imaging techniques
- Periodontal assessment skills
- Patient scheduling efficiency
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking abilities
- X-ray procedures expertise
- Medical history evaluation
- Patient relationship management
- Comfort management strategies
- Registered dental hygienist (RDH)
- Anesthetic administration skills
- Local anesthesia application
- Written communication proficiency
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Patient needs assessment
Affiliations
- I belong to many local women's groups such as the Junior League of Wheeling and the Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary
Certification
- Local anesthesia certification
- General supervision permit
- Public supervision permit
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
DR MATT KARNOUPAKIS
06.2002 - 08.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
DR. JACK PALMER
05.2002 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - DENTAL HYGIENE
West Liberty University
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