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Kadijah Washington

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Skilled Dental Hygienist with a track record of enhancing patient care at Knights Family Dentistry. Excelled in preventive oral health education and dental radiography, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in patient education and adept at fostering a positive, safe environment. Continuously advanced expertise through ongoing education, contributing to high-quality dental care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Knights Family Dentistry
08.2020 - Current
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Open Dental.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.

Educational Aide

Killeen Independent Sch District
08.2012 - 08.2017
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.

Oral Surgeon Assistant

Central Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
05.2012 - 05.2016
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, and adding water during various oral surgery procedures such as extractions
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Temple College
Temple, TX
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Patient safety proficiency
  • Preventive oral health education
  • Periodontal evaluation
  • Dental Radiography
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Treatment Planning
  • iTero Scanning
  • Laser Therapy (LBR and LD)

Certification

  • Diode Laser Training and Certification
  • BLS Certified

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Knights Family Dentistry
08.2020 - Current

Educational Aide

Killeen Independent Sch District
08.2012 - 08.2017

Oral Surgeon Assistant

Central Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
05.2012 - 05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Temple College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of Texas At San Antonio

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