Jody Lucas
46-054 Puulena Street, #911, Kaneohe,HI
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 35 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.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heritage Family Dentistry
11.1997 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
- Counseled patients on nutritional choices impacting their oral health while developing customized dietary recommendations based on individual needs.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI05.1989
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal Assessment
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Digital Radiographs
- Dental charting
- Medical History Documentation
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Treatment planning and execution
- Patient relationship building
- Nutrition counseling
- Supply Management
- Intraoral imaging
- Dental evaluation and assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Caring and Compassionate
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heritage Family Dentistry
11.1997 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii