Kananu M’Rithaa Wanguhu
Oakland,CA
Summary
Distinguished as a Registered Dental Hygienist at Booth Haley DDS, I excel in delivering compassionate care and advanced periodontal therapy, including root planning and scaling. Renowned for enhancing patient safety and building strong relationships, my expertise in digital radiography and patient communication significantly contributes to effective diagnosis and treatment planning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hugienist
Donald Ruddell DDS, Booth Haley DDS
09.2007 - Current
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Richard Tabor DDS
03.2013 - 03.2020
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Certified Dental Assistant
Louis Vodzak DDS , Michelle Agazzi DDS
05.2000 - 07.2007
- Lead Orthodontic Assistant in a very busy large practice.
- Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
- Managed patient emergencies calmly and efficiently, coordinating with dental team members to provide appropriate care.
Education
Associate Of Science - Dental Hygiene
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA05.2007
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Digital radiographs
- Periodontal therapy
- Oral hygiene instructions
- Dental disease management
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Medical history documentation
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Preventive dentistry
- Dental radiography
- Patient relationship building
- Nutrition counseling
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Oraqix anesthetic expertise
- Patient communication
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Preventive oral health education
- Patient safety proficiency
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Meru
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Richard Tabor DDS
03.2013 - 03.2020
Registered Dental Hugienist
Donald Ruddell DDS, Booth Haley DDS
09.2007 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
Louis Vodzak DDS , Michelle Agazzi DDS
05.2000 - 07.2007
Associate Of Science - Dental Hygiene
Diablo Valley College
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