Kailey Karls
Somersworth,NH
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist with eight years of experience in clinical dentistry. Seeking a transition to a non-clinical role to enhance work-life balance while expanding knowledge in more aspects of the field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Haas Dental Associates
Dover, NH
12.2024 - Current
- Educate patients on the importance of oral hygiene and demonstrate proper techniques.
- Perform dental prophylaxis on pediatric patients.
- Place dental sealants to prevent dental caries.
- Obtain diagnostic dental radiographs.
- Provide a safe and welcoming environment for anxious patients.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Foreside Family Dental
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed dental prophylaxes and non-surgical periodontal therapies to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
- Educated patients on oral health and demonstrated proper oral hygiene instructions.
- Collaborated with dentist in diagnosing periodontal disease in patients.
- Obtained diagnostic digital radiographs and collaborate with dentist for interpretation.
- Placed dental sealants to help prevent dental caries on pediatric and ault patients.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- OSHA Coordinator: maintained office OSHA checklists to adhere to OSHA protocols and standards.
Oral Surgery Assistant
NHOMS
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Welcomed patients upon arrival, ensuring comfort while preparing for surgeries.
- Assisted surgeon in oral surgeries, such as extractions, implants and bone grafts, under general and local anesthesia.
- Processed and sterilized instruments for patient use.
- Set up treatment rooms for surgeries, ensuring all necessary equipment was readily available.
Dental Assistant
Columbus Family Dental
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted dentist with four-handed dentistry across diverse procedures, ensuring efficient workflow during restorative work, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics.
- Obtained and processed diagnostic digital radiographs to support accurate treatment planning.
- Utilized Cerec and iTero scanners to support the fabrication of dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, enhancing safety and hygiene standards in the dental practice.
Server
The Merrimac Scoop
06.2016 - 10.2017
Hostess
Lucky's on The Lake
09.2014 - 05.2015
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
NHTI - Concord's Community College
Concord05.2023
Certificate of Dental Assisting
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05.2018
General Education Courses
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05.2017
Skills
- Strong Clinical Knowledge
- Treatment Planning
- Dentrix and Eaglesoft Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Effective Communication
Certification
• New Hampshire and Wisconsin Registered Dental Hygienist
• BLS CPR Certified
• Local Anesthesia License
• BLS CPR Certified
• Local Anesthesia License
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Haas Dental Associates
12.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Foreside Family Dental
09.2023 - 10.2024
Oral Surgery Assistant
NHOMS
06.2022 - 05.2023
Dental Assistant
Columbus Family Dental
05.2018 - 07.2021
Server
The Merrimac Scoop
06.2016 - 10.2017
Hostess
Lucky's on The Lake
09.2014 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
NHTI - Concord's Community College
Certificate of Dental Assisting
Madison Area Technical College
General Education Courses
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point