Julie Ann Matthews RDH

Experienced and passionate patient-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist with ten plus years of experience and/or knowledge in all aspects of dental treatments, such as scaling and root planning, orthodontic treatment options, as well as general and cosmetic dentistry options/advancements. Proven to be an effective communicator and an advocate for continuous quality patient education whether it be in office or public health setting. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, like tooth decay and oral cancer, in early stages and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment. Accomplished Dental Hygienist offering 28 years of experience in general dentistry. Expert in providing preventive and restorative care while working to raise awareness of dental hygiene and oral care. Compassionate and understanding when treating and talking with individuals and families.

• Trained and mentored new/other hygienists.
• Excelled at educating patients about treatments to reduce anxiety and reluctance to complete treatment.
• Increased sales for hygiene and cosmetic dentistry.
• Improved revenues by scheduling next re-care appointments during checkout process.
• Improved exam room setup and breakdown, improving overall efficiency.
• Improved patient education/care by working with the dentist/dental assistants to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene.