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Kathryn Housh

Neosho,MO

Summary

Experienced Registered Dental Hygienist with over twenty years in clinical practice, including three years in public health at a Medicaid clinic. Specializes in prophylaxis, sealant placement, dental radiography, scaling and root planing, and patient education. Licensed in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide, committed to delivering high-quality preventive care.

Overview

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1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Access Family Care
Anderson , MT
05.2025 - Current
  • Performed dental cleanings and fluoride treatments in busy dental practice
  • Performed root planing to remove plaque from below the gumline.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Assisted dentist with periodontal exams and preventive dental procedures
  • Educated patients on brushing, flossing, and home oral care routines
  • Collected medical histories and updated patient records for hygienist services
  • Took dental x-rays and positioned patients for accurate imaging
  • Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Chris Combs - Bella Vista Dental
Bella Vista, AR
05.2013 - 05.2023

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Misty Deaton - Hillside Family Dental
Neosho, MO
04.2010 - 05.2014

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Jon Reagan - Family Dentistry
Neosho, MO
05.2009 - 08.2011

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Kim Kiesner
Bella Vista, AR
05.2004 - 05.2009

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science - Dental Hygiene

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
05-2020

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
05-2004

Skills

  • Dental radiography
  • Periodontal charting
  • Root planing
  • Periodontal scaling
  • Local anesthesia
  • Nitrous oxide sedation
  • Fluoride application
  • Preventive sealants
  • Medical histories
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient education
  • Patient communication

Certification

  • Missouri Dental Hygiene
  • Local anesthesia
  • Nitrous Oxide

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Access Family Care
05.2025 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Chris Combs - Bella Vista Dental
05.2013 - 05.2023

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Misty Deaton - Hillside Family Dental
04.2010 - 05.2014

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Jon Reagan - Family Dentistry
05.2009 - 08.2011

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Kim Kiesner
05.2004 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Health Science - Dental Hygiene

Missouri Southern State University

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Missouri Southern State University
Kathryn Housh