Hi, I’m
Katelyn Galjour
Larose,US
Summary
Highly-motivated registered dental hygienist with a desire to embrace new challenges while contributing to a dental practice's overall success. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Enthusiastic about dental health and enjoys educating patients about personal dental care, hygiene and preventive techniques.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Thorson Dentistry For Kids
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
06.2024 - Current
Crescent DentalLockport, LA
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
04.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Assisted dentists in a variety of procedures such as: root canal therapy, crown prepping procedures, extractions, orthodontic
treatment, scaling and root planing and restorations procedures. - Performed coronal polishing on pediatric patients
- Routinely recorded patient's medical histories and vital signs.
- Continually used Primescan intraoral scanner to take digital impressions
- Educated pediatric patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Provided chair-side assistance including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Rhonda Lorraine, DDSCut Off, LA
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
06.2018 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic, cephalometric, occlusal X-rays for dentist's review
- Assisted with developing and implementing marketing strategies to improve the office.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment
- Assisted with developing and implementing marketing strategies to improve the office.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
Gardner Wade, DDSBaton Rouge, LA
Dental Assistant
06.2015 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and
mixed materials to support dentists during procedures. - Answered and managed incoming calls and emails.
- Collected payments from patients and arranged payment schedules.
- Arranged documents for insurance claims.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from
patients.
Education
Meridian Community CollegeMeridian, MS
Associate of Applied Science from Dental Hygiene
05-2024
Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux, LA
Associate of Science
05-2019
Louisiana State University And A&M CollegeBaton Rouge, LA
from Pre Dental Hygiene
Skills
- Dental Assistant since 2015
- Certified to administer N2O and local anesthesia
- Certified Expanded Duty Assistant since 2018
- Certified in CPR
- Dental Prophylaxis with supervision of instructors
- Team collaboration alongside social media engagement
- Proficient in Open Dental, Auxium, Dentrix, Eagle Soft and Practice Works software
- Sealant Application
- Administer ZOOM whitening
- Ability to obtain insurance breakdowns and schedule patient's recare appointments
Accomplishments
Awards/Honors:
- MCC Dental Hygiene Class President 2022-2024
- 2024 Colgate Star Award
- Recipient of the William D. Mobley Dental Hygiene Scholarship 2023/2024
- Recipient of Daniel P and Ruby Self Scholarship 2022/2023
- President's list and/or Dean's list every semester at MCC
- Member- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Member- National Technical Honor Society
Affiliations
Community Activities:
- My College Cares- Meridian Community College 2023-2024
- Elementary/Daycare school educational visits 2022-2024
- Salvation Army Angel Tree distibution Center 2020-2024
- Sacred Heart Church Food drive 2021
- Louisiana Mission of Mercy Clinic Volunteer 2018
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Thorson Dentistry For Kids
06.2024 - Current
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Crescent Dental
04.2022 - 08.2023
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Rhonda Lorraine, DDS
06.2018 - 03.2022
Dental Assistant
Gardner Wade, DDS
06.2015 - 05.2018
Meridian Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Dental Hygiene
Nicholls State University
Associate of Science
Louisiana State University And A&M College
from Pre Dental Hygiene
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