Kadeja Brown
Lauderdale Lakes,FL
Summary
Ambitious Dental Hygienist with 3 years of experience providing dental care and oral health education. Skilled at dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride treatment and sealant application. Accomplished at driving dental health goals through patient education and community outreach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Sage Dental
Deerfield Beach, FL
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Assisted dentist with various treatments, ensuring efficient completion of procedures and optimal patient comfort.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process for better time management and increased overall productivity.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings during routine dental exams, resulting in early detection of potential issues.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies and equipment, reducing costs through strategic purchasing decisions.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction rates.
- Applied fluoride treatments to strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities in both children and adults.
Dental Hygienist
Stellar Smiles
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Captured quality diagnostic digital radiographs and provided for dentist to interpret and diagnose.
- 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 and brushing.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including Periodontal maintenance, Scaling with Gingivitis and, Full mouth debridement and Scaling and rootplaning.
- Performed adjunctive therapies such as: fluoride, irrigation and placed Arestin.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Conduct periodontal probing to examine gum health and diagnose periodontal disease
- Frequently utilized intraoral camera to illustrate current health and address any areas of concern.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Silver Spring Family Smiles
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by using Oral ID, visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including Periodontal maintenance, Scaling with Gingivitis and, Full mouth debridement and Scaling and rootplaning.
- Captured quality diagnostic digital radiographs and provided for dentist to interpret and diagnose.
- Conduct periodontal probing to examine gum health and diagnose periodontal disease
- Frequently utilized intraoral camera to illustrate current health and address any areas of concern
- Performed i-Tero scan for patients interested in Invisalign and night guards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.2019
Skills
- Antibiotic Treatment Administration (Arestin)
- Anesthetic Administration (MD)
- Nutrition counseling
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Intra-oral camera operations
- Oraqix anesthetic expertise
- Digital radiographs
- Sealant application
- Digital Impressions (iTero and Dandy)
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dental disease management
- Dental charting
Certification
HIPAA Certified
OSHA Certified
CPR and AED Certified
Local Anesthesia Certified (MD)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Greater New York Dental Meeting 2018 (November 2018), participant and presenter.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Laurel Community Center (September 2017) Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Future Van, Baltimore Healthy Expo (March 2018) The Mall in Columbia (March 2018 + March 2019) Elkridge 50+ Center (March 1- March 26, 2019) Team Smiles + Baltimore Orioles (May 2019), Mission of Mercy (Sept 2019), Mission of Mercy (Jan 2020)
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Sage Dental
01.2022 - 05.2024
Dental Hygienist
Stellar Smiles
07.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Silver Spring Family Smiles
07.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Howard Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Howard Community College