Kala Young
Fountain Inn,SC
Summary
Organized dental professional skilled in developing and implementing personalized patient care plans. Proficient in patient education and preventative care with a strong focus on improving oral health and promoting healthy habits.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tylan Creek Family Dentistry
03.2016 - Current
- Optimized performance of Eaglesoft platform
- Managed time effectively in high-energy scenarios
- Achieved production goals regularly
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. George Zacko
Reston, VA
10.2010 - 01.2016
- Achieved higher profits following departure of former hygienist in dental department
- Focus on prevention and patient education during appointments.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents or updating patient records.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. John Hall
Vienna, VA
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Seamlessly assumed responsibilities from a hygienist of 20+ years
- Sustained high levels of productivity through meticulous scheduling
- Determined patient treatment needs in conjunction with Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Michael Cattafesta
Herndon, VA
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Helped create and implement a successful soft tissue management program
- Used intraoral camera and diagnodent for patient education and diagnosis
- Dentrix Software/digital x-rays and charting
Dental Hygienist
Team Placement Services
Alexandria, VA
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Provided temporary service to dental offices with immediate needs
- Was often requested by offices for work
- Worked in a variety of dental offices in Northern Virginia and Maryland
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL01.2009
Skills
- Local anesthesia administration
- Intraoral imaging
- Dental disease management
- Scaling and Root planing expertise
- Treatment Planning
- Patient communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tylan Creek Family Dentistry
03.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. John Hall
04.2013 - 08.2014
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Michael Cattafesta
03.2011 - 03.2013
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. George Zacko
10.2010 - 01.2016
Dental Hygienist
Team Placement Services
01.2010 - 02.2011
Associates of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Carl Sandburg College
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