Karen Nally
Rochester,NY
Summary
Accomplished Dental Hygienist with a proven track record at Mendon Dental, enhancing patient oral health through expert scaling, digital radiographs, and personalized education. Skilled in patient relationship building and efficient treatment planning, significantly improving appointment scheduling and productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Mendon Family Dental With Dr James Roland
Mendon, NY
03.2014 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, photos, radiographs and charting. Dentrix software used for many years with a change to Eaglesoft over the last two years.
- Educated patients to promote long-term oral health. Advanced use in intraoral photos to educate and asses together complete treatment.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Routine hand scaling hygiene visits, periodontal maintenance visits and occasional quadrant scaling performed.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies and equipment, reducing costs through strategic purchasing decisions.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process for better time management and increased overall productivity.
Dental Hygienist
Greg Merkley At Merkley Dental
Penfield, NY
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Assisted dentist with various treatments, ensuring efficient completion of procedures and optimal patient comfort.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Dental Hygienist
Mendon Dental With Dr Ann Kunkel
Mendon, NY
09.2007 - 09.2012
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Implemented effective infection control measures by sterilizing instruments and following strict protocols for cleanliness.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05.2007
Skills
- Patient relationship building
- Digital Radiographs
- Scaling, polish and oral cancer screening
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Appointment Scheduling
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Mendon Family Dental With Dr James Roland
03.2014 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Greg Merkley At Merkley Dental
09.2012 - 03.2014
Dental Hygienist
Mendon Dental With Dr Ann Kunkel
09.2007 - 09.2012
Associate Of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Monroe Community College