Katherine Romoser
Eugene
Summary
Warm and compassionate healthcare professional with 31 years of experience providing individualized guidance, education and support to patients of all ages. Skilled at breaking down complex information into clear, manageable steps while creating a calm and encouraging learning environment. Seeking to transition into a remote reading tutor role where strong communication skills, patience, and a passion for helping others succeed can positively impact student literacy, confidence, and academic growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Mulford Dental Care
08.2017 - 07.2025
- Delivered personalized education to patients of all ages, adjusting explanations to match comprehension level and learning style.
- Helped children and adults feel safe, focused and receptive in unfamiliar environments.
- Built long-term relationships rooted in encouragement and consistency.
- Translated complex information into clear, manageable steps, directly supporting literacy style instruction.
- Maintained precise documentation and progress notes.
- Frequently recognized for warmth, professionalism, and the ability to put others at ease.
- Increased patient trust and comfort, explaining procedures and answering questions with empathy and clarity.
- Assisted in reduction of dental anxieties through compassionate communication and patient education.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Shane Samy, DMD
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Delivered comprehensive dental cleanings and assessments, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, enhancing long-term dental health awareness.
- Maintained accurate patient records using digital management systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex conditions.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Donald Townsend, DMD
08.2011 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with dentists to develop tailored treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for patient care and dental procedures, fostering skill development.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings during routine dental exams, resulting in early detection of potential issues.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction rates.
- Assisted dentist with various treatments, ensuring efficient completion of procedures and optimal patient comfort.
- Provided specialized care for pediatric patients, ensuring their comfort during dental visits while fostering healthy habits from an early age.
- Tailored patient education material to address specific oral health concerns and promote preventive care.
- Advocated for importance of regular dental visits, increasing patient return rates.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06-2004
Skills
- Teaching patients and explaining complex information simply
- Patience, empathy, and relationship building
- Adapting teaching style to individual needs
- Encouragement and positive reinforcement
- One on one instruction and coaching support
- Building trust
- Attention to detail
- Clear verbal communication
- Preventive oral health education
- Progress documentation
- Time management
- Professional reliability
Accomplishments
- Improved revenues by 96% by scheduling next patient appointments during checkout process.
- Performed approximately 8-10 prophylactic procedures per day.
- Patient google review: "Kathy my hygienist has been taking care of my teeth for many years. I will not let anyone else clean my teeth." Mary M.
- Patient google review: "Kathy my dental hygienist is the best dental hygienist I've ever had. She's gentle, quick, yet thorough." Trudy M.
- Patient google review: "I really love Kathy, the hygienist! She is the best at making sure all the stains from my coffee & wine drinking stains that I cannot get out from normal brushing are gone when I leave. AND she is super friendly and cares about my life at the same time." Jennifer N.
Certification
- Licensed Oregon Board of Dentistry Registered Dental Hygienist - 2004-current
- BLS Training - 2004-current
- CPR Certification- 2004-current
- Local Anesthetic Endorcement- 2004-current
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Mulford Dental Care
08.2017 - 07.2025
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Shane Samy, DMD
01.2017 - 06.2017
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Donald Townsend, DMD
08.2011 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Lane Community College