JOANNE CARCHIOLO
BRADENTON,FL, US
Summary
Dedicated dental hygienist with proven expertise in root planning and scaling. Proficient in Dentrix software and adept at building strong patient relationships, ensuring comfort and understanding during procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
None
Bradenton, FL
08.2010 - 12.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and education on oral hygiene practices.
- Conducted preliminary assessments, including reviewing medical histories and dental records.
- Provided support during dental procedures by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Utilized dental software for scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Developed effective communication with patients to ensure comfort and understanding of procedures.
- Participated in continuing education to enhance knowledge of dental hygiene techniques and best practices.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with dental team to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL09-2010
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal assessment
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Sealant application
- Oral cancer screening
- Digital radiographs
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Medical history review
- Dental prophylaxis
- Dental charting
- Fluoride treatment
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Medical history documentation
- Treatment planning and execution
- Patient relationship building
- Patient relations
- Nutrition counseling
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Soft tissue management (STM)
- Oraqix anesthetic expertise
- Periodontal evaluation
- Caries prevention
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
None
08.2010 - 12.2025
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Manatee Technical College