Jessica Nelligan
Lexington,South Carolina
Summary
Compassionate patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering thirteen years of experience in high-volume dental offices. Expertise in screening patients for cancer and oral diseases, performing prophylaxis and providing education on oral hygiene and health. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
FAMILY DENTAL OF LEXINGTON
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments - Curodont Treatment - Accelerated Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
ALAMEDA DENTAL CARE
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Developed hygiene department - Developed and maintained periodontal program - Assisted with periodontal flap surgeries - Suture removal - Responsible for treating patients/ running office while DDS on vacation - Diode laser therapies - bacterial reduction, pain management, oral lesion reduction & whitening - Sleep apnea assessments, sleep study referrals, pt ed on oral appliances for sleep apnea
Dental Hygienist
VILLAGE PARK DENTAL
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Primarily treated special needs patients with physical and/or mental disabilities - Supply ordering and inventory - Front office duties such as insurance verification, preauthorizations, reviewing financial aspects of treatment plans with patients
Dental Hygienist
STELLAR DENTAL CARE
01.2014 - 01.2016
Dental Hygienist
WNY DENTAL GROUP
01.2011 - 01.2014
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY2011
Skills
- Digital Radiographs
- Velscope/ Oral Cancer Screenings
- Curodont Trained
- Diode Laser Certified
- Treatment Planning/ Presentation
- Prophylaxis/ SRP
- Periodontal Therapies/ Management
- Arestin
- Caries Risk Assessment/ Fluoride Tx
- Sealants
- Nutritional Counseling
Certification
- New York, State License, 2011
- Colorado, State License, 2016
- Colorado, Local Anesthesia Certificate, 2017
- South Carolina, State License, 2020
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
FAMILY DENTAL OF LEXINGTON
01.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
ALAMEDA DENTAL CARE
01.2016 - 01.2020
Dental Hygienist
VILLAGE PARK DENTAL
01.2016 - 01.2019
Dental Hygienist
STELLAR DENTAL CARE
01.2014 - 01.2016
Dental Hygienist
WNY DENTAL GROUP
01.2011 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Erie Community College
- New York, State License, 2011
- Colorado, State License, 2016
- Colorado, Local Anesthesia Certificate, 2017
- South Carolina, State License, 2020
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