Katherine Von Lehmden
Plain City,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate dental hygienist with over 10 years of clinical experience. Skilled in preventative and periodontal therapy, comprehensive assessments, radiographs, patient education, and treatment planning. Known for building long-lasting relationships with patients, delivering high quality care, and working collaboratively with dentists and team members to promote optimal oral health.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Fixari Family Dental
Columbus, OH
06.2016 - Current
- Educate patients on periodontal disease, caries prevention, home-care habits & techniques, nutrition, and the communication between oral and systemic health.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior hygienists in best practices, enhancing team performance and patient satisfaction.
- Obtain and evaluate diagnostic radiographs and communicate findings for the appropriate diagnosis and treatment
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Build strong, long-lasting relationships with patients through compassionate care, trust, and individualized education
- Maintained sterile and organized treatment areas to uphold safety and hygiene standards.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for improved dental health.
- Increased patient trust and comfort, explaining procedures and answering questions with empathy and clarity.
- Served as a mentor for new dental hygienists, sharing knowledge and best practices to help them excel in their roles.
- Utilized advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Provide comprehensive preventative & periodontal care in a high volume clinical environment
- Obtain and evaluate diagnostic radiographs and communicate findings for the appropriate diagnosis and treatment
- Build strong, long-lasting relationships with patients through compassionate care, trust, and individualized education
- Educate patients on periodontal disease, caries prevention, home-care habits & techniques, nutrition, and the communication between oral and systemic health.
- Identify clinical concerns and treatment needs and help collaborate with the dental team
- Manage a schedule while maintaining quality care, patient comfort, and attention to detail
- Maintain accurate periodontal charting, treatment documentation, and patient records
- Maintain high standards of infection control, sterilization, OSHA compliance, and clinical safety
- Remain current with advances in dental hygiene, periodontal therapy, preventative dentistry, and evidence base patient care through continuing education
- Obtain high quality intra oral photos for patient education
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH12.2012
Skills
- Patient Education & Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Periodontal Assessment
- Preventative & Therapeutic Maintenance
- Accelerated/Assisted Hygiene
- Diagnostic Radiography
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Time Management & Clinical Efficiency
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association
- Local Anesthesia
- Nitrous Oxide
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Fixari Family Dental
06.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Sinclair Community College