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
2016.02 - 2021.11
- 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
2001.01 - 2018.03
- 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, CA06.2015
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
North Central Technical College
Wausau, WI05.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WISkills
- 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
2016.02 - 2021.11
Regional Float Registered Dental Hygienist
Midwest Dental
2001.01 - 2018.03
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
CPR Certified
Local Anesthesia
OSHA compliant