Katie Lansdell, RDH
Deatsville,AL
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 4 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Southern Smiles Family Dentistry
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Hygienist
Zelda Court Dental Care
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Dental Assistant
Carmichael Dental Care
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Education
Certificate - Dental Hygiene
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
Birmingham, AL06.2021
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Montgomery Dental Assisting Program
Montgomery, AL07.2017
High School Diploma -
Marbury High School
Deatsville, AL05.2014
Skills
Root planning and scaling expertise
Periodontal Assessment
Dentrix and Eaglesoft software proficiency
Digital Radiographs
Ultrasonic Scaling
Oral Hygiene Instruction
Oral Cancer Screening
Sealant Application
Dental Prophylaxis
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Southern Smiles Family Dentistry
12.2021 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Hygienist
Zelda Court Dental Care
07.2018 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant
Carmichael Dental Care
08.2017 - 07.2018
Certificate - Dental Hygiene
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Montgomery Dental Assisting Program
High School Diploma -
Marbury High School
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