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Joanne Arnold

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Motivated and patient-focused with 20 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Arrowhead Lakes Dentistry
04.1998 - 05.2007
  • 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.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
  • Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
  • Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
  • Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Temporary Job Assignments/Resource for Dental Help

Lois A. Cross, DDS; Thomas Mack, DDS;
09.1997 - 04.1998
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Dental Assistant

Allan Johnson, DDS., PC
06.1981 - 08.1985
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Sam, Sam Kelly, DDS
06.1979 - 09.1979
  • Applied fluoride varnish and sealants, amalgam fillings and composites.
  • Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
  • Assisted in coronal polishing
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
05.1986

Associate of Science - Expanded Function Dental Assisting

Mesa College
Grand Junction
05.1980

Pre-Dental Hygiene

Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely, CO
05.1979

Skills

  • Gum Examination
  • Treatment Planning
  • Medical Records Management
  • Fluoride Application
  • Infection Control
  • Root Planing
  • Local Anesthetics
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Patient Relation
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Periodontal Evaluation
  • Active Listening
  • Preventive Oral Health Education
  • Dentrix Software Proficiency
  • Medical History Documentation
  • Update Records
  • Safety Compliance
  • Patient Safety Proficiency
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Cleaning and Sanitation

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Arrowhead Lakes Dentistry
04.1998 - 05.2007

Temporary Job Assignments/Resource for Dental Help

Lois A. Cross, DDS; Thomas Mack, DDS;
09.1997 - 04.1998

Dental Assistant

Allan Johnson, DDS., PC
06.1981 - 08.1985

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Sam, Sam Kelly, DDS
06.1979 - 09.1979

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College

Associate of Science - Expanded Function Dental Assisting

Mesa College

Pre-Dental Hygiene

Colorado Northwestern Community College
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