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Kathlyn Almaguer

Kathlyn Almaguer

Garner,NC

Summary

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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