KATE HUFF
Tulsa
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist with 6 years of clinical experience in hygiene and assisting, specializing in patient case acceptance, patient education, and technology integration. Expert at driving technology adoption-including intraoral scanning and 3D imaging-to enhance diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes. A skilled public speaker ready to leverage field-tested expertise to lead Dandy's mission of modernizing dental workflows through high-impact, in-person training.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Buccal Up Dental
11.2025 - Current
- Workflow Integration: Implement digital scanning protocols for co-diagnosis, restorative prep, oral appliances, and periodontal tracking.
- Clinical Excellence: Perform prophylaxis, advanced non-surgical periodontal therapy (SRP), and biofilm management.
- Patient Advocacy: Serve as a primary oral health educator and advocate, utilizing digital tools to increase health literacy.
- Operational Synergy: Partner with dental assistants to streamline scheduling efficiencies, digital equipment maintenance, and sterilization protocols.
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Carletti Dentistry
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Tech Leadership: Utilized Dentrix, digital sensors, and 3D scanners daily to ensure team-wide consistency in high-resolution diagnostic data collection.
- Case Management: Managed complex dental cases, coordinating with doctors and specialty referrals for seamless continuity of care.
- Clinical Innovation: Mastered non-surgical laser techniques for the treatment of periodontal disease and advanced teeth whitening.
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Testa Family Dentistry
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintenance & Compliance: Utilized high-tech equipment, regulated office protocols, and performed routine maintenance on dental technology.
- Digital Transformation: Facilitated the transfer of physical charts to digital systems and helped drive patient acceptance during practice ownership transitions.
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Tulsa Hills Dental Care
05.2022 - 04.2023
- DSO Agility: Delivered care in a fast-paced environment, rapidly adapting clinical techniques to various doctor philosophies and high-tech equipment.
- Treatment Sequencing: Partnered with dentists to translate clinical findings into understandable digital patient outcomes.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
A Better Smile
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Clinical Support: Facilitated complex restorative and oral sedation procedures; managed sterilization and digital lab prescriptions.
- Lab Logistics: Troubleshot digital/physical impression issues with labs to ensure perfect margins and fit.
FILE CLERK
Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, PLLC
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed administrative workflows and digital document organization, developing the rigor required for travel and field reporting.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Tulsa Community College
TulsaRegistered Dental Hygienist (RDH) -
State of Oklahoma
OklahomaDental Assistant License -
Tulsa Dental Assisting School
TulsaSkills
- Dental Technology
- Intraoral Scanning
- Digital Radiography
- CBCT
- Software (EagleSoft, Open Dental, Dentrix)
- Leadership
- Clinical Coaching
- Peer-to-Peer Review
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Skills
- Operations
- Practice Readiness Assessment
- Lab Logistics
- Case Submission
- Travel Readiness
Websites
Education And Licenses
- Associate in Applied Science of Dental Hygiene, Tulsa Community College, President of ADHA Student Organization; Chair of ADHA Programs Committee
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Oklahoma
- Dental Assistant License, Tulsa Dental Assisting School
Timeline
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Buccal Up Dental
11.2025 - Current
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Carletti Dentistry
08.2023 - 11.2025
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Testa Family Dentistry
04.2023 - 04.2024
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Tulsa Hills Dental Care
05.2022 - 04.2023
DENTAL ASSISTANT
A Better Smile
12.2019 - 08.2020
FILE CLERK
Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker & Gable, PLLC
02.2019 - 08.2020
Associate in Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Tulsa Community College
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) -
State of Oklahoma
Dental Assistant License -
Tulsa Dental Assisting School