Jill Flynn
Duncannon,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at Hengst & Stirling Family Dental, excelling in periodontal assessment and patient education. Proven track record in delivering specialized oral hygiene treatments and maintaining infection control standards. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and advanced dental radiography techniques.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hengst & Stirling Family Dental
Newport, PA
04.2007 - Current
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
- Monitored patient progress during office visits and reported any changes in oral health to dentist.
- Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
- Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing and flossing techniques.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Reviewed patient charts before providing care in order to ensure accuracy of information.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
- Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Answered questions from patients concerning their dental needs or concerns.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Associated Periodontists
Camp Hill, PA
07.1984 - 10.2005
- Specialized comprehensive oral hygiene treatment for patients with periodontal disease, including:
- full mouth series of x-rays
- periodontal probing, and record collecting.
- health history review
- scaling and root planing
- dental prophylaxis
- oral care instruction
- nutritional counseling
- maintaining licensure with regard to Pennsylvania state requirements and OSHA regulations
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA05-1983
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Periodontal assessment
- Patient education
- Preventive care
- Infection control
- Charting techniques
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist - Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
- License Number: DH007652L
- Issued: 07/01/1983 Expiration: 03/31/2027
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hengst & Stirling Family Dental
04.2007 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Associated Periodontists
07.1984 - 10.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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