Kaleigh Kuppler, RDH BSDH
Terrell,TX
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Dental Hygienist with 2.5 years of comprehensive experience in dental treatment, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, and periodontal maintenance. Focus on building trusted relationships with patients through educating them about oral hygiene. Possesses extensive knowledge in identifying oral health issues, such as early signs of periodontal disease, failing dental restorations, oral cancer, and signs of clenching and grinding. Ambitious and team-focused professional seeking an office that prioritizes patient care and values a family-oriented environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ballard Family Dentistry
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Update patients medical history, record blood pressure, discuss the relationship of overall health and oral health.
- Deliver compassionate care and build patient relationships through communication, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Perform digital dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Use of intraoral camera, using images to educate patient and help understand treatment diagnosed.
- Preform a comprehensive evaluation of periodontal status using probing, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications, such as scaling and root planning.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies and placing orders through Midwest Dental.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
- Schedule patients for next hygiene visits, as well as encouraging family and friends to get scheduled.
- Worked alongside all age ranges, from toddlers to geriatrics patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2022
Skills
- Dentrix and Eaglesoft software proficiency
- Medical history review
- Digital X-rays with Nomad
- Intraoral camera
- Oral cancer screening
- Periodontal assessment
- Charting existing restorations
- Treatment planning
- Periodontal therapy with use of laser treatment
- Impressions using alginate and scanner
- Sealant and SDF application
- Fluoride education and application
- In office whitening
- Time Management
Certification
- Registered Licensed Dental Hygienist
- Diode Laser Certified
- Nitrous Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ballard Family Dentistry
06.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Texas Woman's University