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Karen L Schoen, RDH, BA

Oshkosh,Wisconsin

Summary

Veteran Dental Hygienist with 36 years of expertise in preventive, restorative and Non-surgical periodontal procedures. Gifted at dental prophylaxis, Non-surgical Periodontal and dental anesthesia. Focused on building relationships with patients and providing comprehensive education to treat and prevent oral disease. Proven leader with experience training and mentoring other staff. Easily adaptable to a variety of Dental Offices, personalities and a wide range of patients and their needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Express Staffing
Madison, WI
02.2016 - 11.2021
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.

Regional Float Registered Dental Hygienist

Midwest Dental
Green Bay, WI
01.2001 - 03.2018
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
06.2015

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

North Central Technical College
Wausau, WI
05.1985

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

Skills

  • Dental prophylaxis
  • Dentrix software proficiency
  • Digital radiographs
  • Sealant application
  • Preventive and Periodontal oral health education
  • Root planning and scaling expertise
  • Antibiotic treatment administration
  • Anesthetic administration
  • Intra-oral camera operations
  • Patient relationship building
  • Treatment planning and execution
  • Dentrix Practice Management Software
  • OSHA and infection control adherence

Certification

CPR Certified

Local Anesthesia

OSHA compliant

Timeline

Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Express Staffing
02.2016 - 11.2021

Regional Float Registered Dental Hygienist

Midwest Dental
01.2001 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management

Ashford University

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

North Central Technical College

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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