Kalie Fish
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Patient focused dental hygienist bringing several years' experience to a dental practice. Expert in prophylaxis and patient education. Team oriented with success in cultivating long-term relationships with patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
The Local Dentist
Bellingham, WA
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Used Oryx dental software
- Digital Imaging with the Nomad hand held X-ray unit
- Panoramic imaging
Lead Dental Hygienist
Dr. Chuck Holtorf
Bellingham, WA
08.2011 - 08.2024
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and greeted patients
- Managed inventory of dental supplies ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Provided comprehensive dental hygiene services, such as scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, prophylaxis and fluoride treatments.
Dental Hygienist
Willamette Dental
Bellingham, WA
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Placed both composite and amalgam restorations.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Restorative Dental Hygienist
Atkinson Family Dental
Sedro Woolley, WA
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Placed amalgam and composite restorations.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments.
- Administered Nitrous Oxide during procedures
- Treated both adults and children
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR06-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA06-2009
Associate of Applied Science -
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA06-2007
Skills
- Periodontal therapy
- Local anesthesia
- Dental prophylaxis
- Patient scheduling
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Preventive oral health education
- Dental charting
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
The Local Dentist
09.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Dental Hygienist
Dr. Chuck Holtorf
08.2011 - 08.2024
Dental Hygienist
Willamette Dental
08.2009 - 08.2011
Restorative Dental Hygienist
Atkinson Family Dental
08.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Oregon Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Columbia Basin College
Associate of Applied Science -
Wenatchee Valley College
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