KATHRYN CARTWRIGHT
Appleton,WI
Summary
Highly knowledgeable, dedicated and compassionate Dental Hygienist looking to better the overall health of patients, bringing 4.5 years of experience caring for patients through dental hygiene services. Demonstrated strengths in developing patient relationships, teamwork, as well as disease treatment and prevention.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Apple Town Dental Care
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Customized dental prophylactic and periodontal treatment to meet individual patient needs
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
Dental Hygienist
Serene Oaks Dental
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories
- Took dental images and radiographs to identify areas of concern and presented to the doctors for review
- Customized dental prophylactic and periodontal treatment to meet individual patient needs
- Examined gingiva manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer
- Applied cavity preventing agents, such as fluoride and sealants
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework
- Collaborated with all office teammates to assist in daily tasks resulting in excellent patient experiences
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN08.2020
Skills
- Oral cancer screening
- Soft tissue management
- Fluoride application
- Periodontal treatment
- Dental health promotion
- Stain removal
- Strong work ethic
- Excels in collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Digital Radiographs
- Implant Maintenance
- Radiograph Interpretation
- ADA Billing Codes
- Nitrous Oxide Administration
- Advanced Airflow Therapy
- Proficient Time Management
- Diode Laser Certified
- Proficient Itero Scanning
- Local anesthesia administration
- Treatment with Guided Biofilm Therapy
Certification
- Accredited GBT Trainer through the SDA
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Apple Town Dental Care
04.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Serene Oaks Dental
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Accredited GBT Trainer through the SDA
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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