Karen Bennett
Dental Hygienist
Bay Minette ,AL
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with 4 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Skilled at dental prophylaxis, scaling, fluoride treatment and sealant application. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Vital Smiles
Mobile, AL
02.2022 - Current
- Educates patients on the importance of oral hygiene and demonstrates techniques for improving homecare.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentix.
- Applies fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Carries out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Dental Hygienist
Atmore Family Dental
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and [Task].
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist
South Baldwin Dental
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene trainee
Noonan Dental
04.2013 - 05.2018
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Dental Insurance Coordinator
Daphne Pediatric Dentistry
Daphne, AL
01.2009 - 04.2013
- Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
Dental Assistant
Drs. Tillery & Tyrrell
Bay Minette, AL
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Roberto Pischek
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Education
Certificate of Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
Birmingham, AL05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting (AAS-DAT)
James H. Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, AL05.1996
Skills
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Documenting Patient History
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Sealant Application
- Tooth Whitening
- Digital Radiographs
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Preventative Maintenance
- Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Dental Charting
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Vital Smiles
02.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Atmore Family Dental
04.2019 - 02.2022
Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist
South Baldwin Dental
05.2018 - 04.2019
Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene trainee
Noonan Dental
04.2013 - 05.2018
Dental Insurance Coordinator
Daphne Pediatric Dentistry
01.2009 - 04.2013
Dental Assistant
Drs. Tillery & Tyrrell
01.2001 - 01.2003
Dental Assistant
Dr. Roberto Pischek
01.1996 - 01.2001
Certificate of Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting (AAS-DAT)
James H. Faulkner State Community College
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