Skilled Dental Hygienist with eighteen years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Focused on building relationships with patients and providing comprehensive education in the treatment and prevention of oral disease. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Bright Smiles Family Dentistry, Garner & Brier Creek
08.2020 - 11.2023
Performed preventative and diagnostic treatment including: adult and child prophylaxis, taking diagnostic radiographs, sealant application, periodontal screening and recording, SRP, periodontal maintenance, EO/IO screening, and coronal polishing
Provided excellent customer service and consistently received exemplary reviews from patients
Maintained a successful Soft Tissue Management program
Provided counseling on nutrition, smoking cessation, and overall health
Maintained accurate dental records through thorough documentation
Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and oral hygiene product use. Provided up to date product reviews.
Cleaned, organized, stocked, and maintained sterilization
Booked patient appointments, checked patients in and out, called patients in need of, or overdue for treatment, and reviewed treatment plans
Dental Hygienist
Taylor Family Dentistry
10.2016 - 06.2020
Planned and implemented a Soft Tissue Management Program
Created employee handbook and mission statement
Researched, planned, and taught continuing education courses to staff
Initiated design and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Maintained standards and updated SDS manual to current guidelines as the OSHA officer
Verified patient insurance and reviewed fees and treatment plans
Provided excellent customer service and consistently received exemplary reviews from patients
Performed all required tasks as a Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Samantha Greer
06.2006 - 05.2015
Promoted the new office by organizing advertising and recruiting patients
Performed all dental hygiene tasks listed above
2006-2012-Spelios and Associates: Dr. Samantha Greer supervising
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
06.2006
High School Diploma -
Apex High School
Apex, NC
06.2002
Skills
Strong work ethic
Preventive oral health education
Patient communication
Rapport development
Dental disease management
High treatment acceptance rate
Insurance Claims processing, and insurance verification
Experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
Thorough treatment while maintaining schedules
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Bright Smiles Family Dentistry, Garner & Brier Creek
08.2020 - 11.2023
Dental Hygienist
Taylor Family Dentistry
10.2016 - 06.2020
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Samantha Greer
06.2006 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Wake Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Apex High School
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