Kari Betancourt
Broad Brook,CT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational and communication skills seeking new professional opportunities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ellington Dental Associates
09.2023 - 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.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
Owner
The Change Co Boutique
03.2017 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Roberta Garceau Dmd
09.2006 - 03.2017
- 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, brushing and alternate home care.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Carried out advanced dental pro;hylaxis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed.
- Performed Scaling and Root planing.
Dental Assistant
Dental Works
09.2004 - 09.2006
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT12.2006
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ellington Dental Associates
09.2023 - Current
Owner
The Change Co Boutique
03.2017 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Roberta Garceau Dmd
09.2006 - 03.2017
Dental Assistant
Dental Works
09.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of New Haven
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