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Joni Petze RDH

Centerville,MA

Summary

Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering 36years 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

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr . Ernest Gailiunas
Cotuit, MA
08.2009 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing & recommendation of electric tooth brush.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.

Dental Hygienist

Dr. Dennis Jodoin
Sandwich, MA
06.2008 - 04.2017
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Fones School of Dental Hygiene
University Of Bridgeport
05.1986

Skills

  • Periodontal Evaluation
  • Active Listening
  • Visual Examinations
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Root Planing
  • Local Anesthetics
  • Rapport Development
  • Dental Knowledge
  • Fluoride Application
  • Lymph Node Feeling
  • Oral Cancer Screening

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr . Ernest Gailiunas
08.2009 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Dr. Dennis Jodoin
06.2008 - 04.2017

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Fones School of Dental Hygiene
Joni Petze RDH