Katie Keane
Tyrone,GA
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist dedicated to delivering thorough and efficient oral care. Focuses on providing clear instructions for oral hygiene practices and performing routine cleanings with precision. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized workspace while ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Palmetto Family Dental
05.2025 - Current
- Keep accurate records of patient's medical history, treatments provided, and changes in the patient's condition while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Deliver compassionate care and monitor patient comfort through communication, clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices including brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as x-rays, oral cancer screenings, and periodontal charting.
- Provide preventive dental care services such as scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments to patients.
- Utilize ultrasonic scalers for deep cleanings and removal of calculus deposits from teeth surfaces.
- Educate patients on oral care needs and recommend products for at-home use.
- Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA standards for infection control.
- Support other office functions during downtime to foster teamwork and positive work environment.
Hygiene Assistant
Dentistry for Children
12.2020 - Current
- Greet patients and parents, explain expected procedures for the day, obtain consent for treatment, and bring patient back.
- Obtain x-rays necessary for evaluation.
- Enter chart notes for hygienist and doctor, review results of visit with patient and parent, and answer questions.
- Sterilize instruments.
- Prepare charts for the following day.
- Clean, disinfect, and turn over chairs for the next patient.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA05-2024
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School
Hollywood, FL05-2015
Skills
- Dental charting
- Digital radiography
- Intraoral imaging
- Periodontal assessment
- Oral cancer screening
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Dental prophylaxis
- Scaling and root planing
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Fluoride treatment
- Sealant application
- Oraquix
- Treatment planning
- Pediatric dentistry
- General dentistry
- Special needs patients
- Dental Vision, Dentrix, Curve
Certification
- Dental Hygienist
State: GA
License No. #DH045314
- BLS - Exp. 9/1/24
Affiliations
- SADHA
- SkillsUSA
- NTHS
- FBLA
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Palmetto Family Dental
05.2025 - Current
Hygiene Assistant
Dentistry for Children
12.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School
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