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Overview
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Certification
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Kathryn Yoskovich

Meridian,MS

Summary

Outgoing, positive, dynamic dental hygienist with 14+ years hands-on experience in the clinical setting and dental radiology instruction. In-depth understanding of dental insurance verification, EOBs, and explanation of policies to patients.

Also experienced in management, data entry, records keeping, phone etiquette, curriculum building and instruction, employee training, and processing and posting payments. Exceptional patient education and rapport-building skills.

Adept at problem-solving and fostering teamwork, consistently exceeding patient satisfaction through attentive care and innovative solutions. Learn new skill accurately and efficiently.

I live by the motto of "Try to make somewhere or something better than it was."

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Dental Assisting Instructor

OceanPointe Dental Academy
Grenada, MS
05.2020 - 04.2024
  • Instructed students in the use of modern dental equipment and materials, such as x-ray machines, drills, amalgams, impression material.
  • Managed daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction and curriculum implementation.
  • Utilized various instructional techniques such as lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, role playing exercises and hands-on practice to enhance student learning.
  • Evaluated and updated existing curriculum to keep current with industry standards.
  • Collaborated with other faculty members.
  • Advised students on best practices for clinical work in a dental office setting.
  • Supervised student use of instruments and clinical space.
  • Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
  • Encouraged active participation among all students during class sessions.
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions with students to review their progress and address any concerns.
  • Provided guidance to students on career paths in the field of dentistry.
  • Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
  • Assessed student performance through written and practical exams to ensure mastery of course content.
  • Provided feedback on individual assignments and projects.
  • Monitored student compliance with safety regulations while performing lab activities.
  • Created lesson plans for each class session based on established learning objectives.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Lead Dental Hygienist

Ware Family Dental
Grenada, MS
11.2012 - 04.2024
  • Trained new hygiene staff.
  • Worked with Prime Scan system.
  • Worked assisted hygiene when available.
  • Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' bone and gingival health.
  • Presented the best, up-to-date home care dental products catered to each specific patient.
  • Provided routine maintenance and prophylactic appointments in a timely, productive, caring manner.
  • Provided chairside whitening services and took impressions for/fabricated take-home whitening systems.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Counseled patients on smoking cessation, dietary intake, and home care oral hygiene strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
  • Performed scaling and root planing/ nonsurgical periodontal therapy procedures to remove calculus and bacterial debris from below the gingival margin and properly treat periodontal disease.
  • Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease (including periodontal), lesions, or other irregularities.
  • Safely exposed necessary dental x-rays for attainment of dental images to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors, lesions, and bone loss.
  • Cleaned and polished removable appliances such as dentures and orthodontic retainers.
  • Sterilized dental instruments according to infection control protocols
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and piezo scaler instruments
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic Patterson Eaglesoft software.
  • When in between patients, answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients, helped wherever I could in the office, and answered patient questions.
  • Worked closely with schedulers and insurance submission/verification team to keep my schedule and services profitable, workable, patient beneficial, and sensible.
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
  • Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Scheduled patient recall appointments and managed follow-up care.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems, building patient rapport, and provided the best care possible in a timely manner to each patient.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Reviewed patients' insurance information to provide the best care allowed by their insurance while trying to keep patients' out-of-pocket cost low.

MSDBE Approved Radiology Seminar Provider/Owner

Loxor, LLC (Owner)
Holcomb, MS
10.2020 - Current
  • Operate any and all tasks to set up, facilitate, and successfully complete each seminar
  • Solely responsible for financial oversight of my LLC, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, registering my business annually with the MS Secretary of State, providing all invoices to attendees, and providing all necessary tax documents in a timely manner.
  • Schedule all upcoming dental radiology seminars
  • Communicate with MSDBE to answer any necessary questions in regard to future or past attendees or accept an new literature pertinent to providing a proper dental radiology seminar
  • Assist future attendees in registering for seminar
  • Keep accurate records of all previous attendees
  • Design all documents used for execution of seminar
  • Demonstrate proper technique and safety protocol for exposing of dental x-rays/images
  • Provide lecture for education about dental radiology purposes, techniques, execution, and safety protocols.
  • Designed lecture material through use of Power Point Presentation to keep it as interesting and engaging as possible.
  • Administer and grade exams at the conclusion of each seminar.
  • Email all necessary documents and instructions for application to the MSDBE for Dental Radiology Permit.
  • Employ clinical assistants when necessary

Dental Hygienist

Hollingsworth Dental
Newton, MS
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' periodontal status.
  • Administered local anesthetics prior to dental hygiene treatments when necessary.
  • Provided routine maintenance and prophylactic appointments in a timely, productive, caring manner.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Counseled patients on smoking cessation, dietary intake, and home care oral hygiene strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
  • Sterilized dental instruments according to infection control protocols.
  • Performed scaling and root planing procedures to remove calculus and bacterial debris from below the gum line.
  • Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease (including periodontal), lesions, or other irregularities.
  • Safely exposed necessary dental x-rays for attainment of dental images to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors, lesions, and bone loss.
  • Cleaned and polished removable appliances such as dentures and orthodontic retainers.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and piezo scaler instruments
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic Patterson Eaglesoft software.
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
  • Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems, building patient rapport, and provided the best care possible in a timely manner to each patient.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

PRN Dental Hygienist

Aspen Dental
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' periodontal status using the DDA system
  • Administered local anesthetics prior to dental hygiene treatments when necessary.
  • Provided routine maintenance and prophylactic appointments in a timely, productive, caring manner.
  • Presented the best, up-to-date home care dental products catered to each specific patient.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Counseled patients on smoking cessation, dietary intake, and home care oral hygiene strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
  • Performed scaling and root planing/ nonsurgical periodontal therapy procedures to remove calculus and bacterial debris from below the gingival margin and properly treat periodontal disease.
  • Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease (including periodontal), lesions, or other irregularities.
  • Safely exposed necessary dental x-rays for attainment of dental images to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors, lesions, and bone loss.
  • Cleaned and polished removable appliances such as dentures and orthodontic retainers.
  • Sterilized dental instruments according to infection control protocols
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and piezo scaler instruments
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic EPMS software.
  • When in between patients, answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients, and answered patient questions.
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
  • Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Scheduled patient recall appointments and managed follow-up care.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems, building patient rapport, and provided the best care possible in a timely manner to each patient.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Receptionist

Poor House Water Association
Grenada, MS
04.2005 - 11.2012
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly from submitted meter readings.
  • Professionally and kindly answered customers' questions and addressed complaints.
  • Balanced payments and deposits.
  • Accepted payments from customers and entered them into specified account.
  • Assisted office manager with any tasks necessary, including printing and distributing all necessary documentation and presentations necessary for monthly board meetings.
  • Completed company deposits at specified banking location.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson
05-2016

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS
05-2011

Local Anesthesia Certificate - Dental Hygiene

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
06.2024 - 08.2024

Skills

  • Local anesthetic administration
  • Excellent team player
  • Compassionate and thorough patient education
  • Advanced dental radiology technique
  • Record management
  • Patient rapport
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Curriculum design and implementation
  • Practice management
  • Customer relations
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Financial oversight
  • Data entry

Certification

  • MSDBE RDH
  • MSDBE Local Anesthesia Permit
  • CPR w/ BLS

Software

Patterson Eaglesoft

Enterprise Practice Management System

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Hollingsworth Dental
01.2025 - 04.2025

PRN Dental Hygienist

Aspen Dental
08.2024 - 01.2025

Local Anesthesia Certificate - Dental Hygiene

University of Mississippi Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024

MSDBE Approved Radiology Seminar Provider/Owner

Loxor, LLC (Owner)
10.2020 - Current

Dental Assisting Instructor

OceanPointe Dental Academy
05.2020 - 04.2024

Lead Dental Hygienist

Ware Family Dental
11.2012 - 04.2024

Receptionist

Poor House Water Association
04.2005 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Mississippi Delta Community College

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