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Kathleen Hunter

Gold Canyon,AZ

Summary

I believe that I am a qualified candidate for ta position in your company .I have over 25 years experience in the dental profession as a dental hygienist. I was co-owner in a dental practice, responsible for marketing, employee recruitment and benefits as well as creating and maintaining a productive dental hygiene practice. I was the program coordinator for a school based state dental sealant and fluoride varnish program serving Pinal County Schools with Casa Grande my base location (2015-2017). Then employed in the dental sealant program with Maricopa County. Overseeing the day to day operations which includes creating and editing forms, financial reports (Contractor Expenditure Reports), organizing and providing oral hygiene education, dental screenings, sealants and application of fluoride varnish to school age children. Throughout my hygiene career I taught both didactic and clinical dental hygiene at San Juan College, Farmington, NM and MCC Dental Hygiene program in Mesa, AZ. I am current in my education, CPR, and Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my education and work experience. I am organized, task and detail oriented . I have a Masters in Organization and Management. Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself Kathleen Hunter, RDH, BS, MS

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist in School Based Dental Sealant program

Maricopa Dental Programs
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
  • Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
  • Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
  • Implemented effective infection control measures by sterilizing instruments and following strict protocols for cleanliness.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.

Program Coordinator

Sun Life Dental
07.2015 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: Community Dental Program
  • Community Dental Program

Dental Hygiene Temp

Desert Dental Staffing
05.2013 - 07.2015

Dr. Alan Hunter, DDS
09.1991 - 08.2011

Education

Master of Science - Organization and Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
01.1997

Pre-Requisites -

San Juan College
Farmington, NM
01.1994

Skills

  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Periodontal Therapy
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Oral Cancer Screening

Certification

  • CPR, Current
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, Current

Timeline

Dental Hygienist in School Based Dental Sealant program

Maricopa Dental Programs
12.2017 - 05.2018

Program Coordinator

Sun Life Dental
07.2015 - 05.2017

Dental Hygiene Temp

Desert Dental Staffing
05.2013 - 07.2015

Dr. Alan Hunter, DDS
09.1991 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of New Mexico

Pre-Requisites -

San Juan College
  • CPR, Current
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, Current

Master of Science - Organization and Management

Capella University
Kathleen Hunter