Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienists with Twenty 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
Retired Dental Professional
09.1978 - 09.2004
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 in their charts.
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.
Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and [Task].
Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Dental Assistant, Chairside
Dr DeLage, Dr William Heizer,
06.1958 - 08.1976
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.