KATIE PENCE, RDH
Dallas,TX
Summary
To utilize my passion for oral health, exceptional patient care skills, and expertise in preventive dental care as a dental hygienist in a progressive dental practice, promoting the well-being of patients and upholding the highest standards of dental hygiene.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Lake Meadow Dental Group
Dallas, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive dental cleanings and examinations to ensure optimal patient oral health.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques to promote long-term health.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop personalized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
- Utilized digital radiography systems for accurate diagnostics and efficient image capture.
- 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.
Chair side surgical assistant
Texas Oral Surgery Specialist
Colleyville, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Chair side surgical assistant
- Assisted in countless extractions, implant placements, sinus lifts, bone grafts, and pathologic biopsy procedures with local anesthesia and/or sedation
- Conducted consults, impressions, use of a dexa 3D scanner, pouring models, and frequent communication with medical and dental labs
Lead chair side dental assistant
Delavan Family Dentistry
Delavan, WI
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Lead chair side dental assistant for both left and right-handed dentistry
- Responsible for chair side assistance, sterilization, ordering, front desk assistance, phosphor plate x-ray development and digital x-rays
- Maintained sterilization units by completing weekly biological monitoring test
- References available upon request
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX04.2024
Dental Assistant Certification -
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI05.2014
Skills
- Infection control protocol
- Experience in using several dental software platforms
- Ten years of chair side experience
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- Sealant application
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Digital radiographs
- Treatment Planning
- Preventive oral health education
- Nutrition counseling
- Itero Scan
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Jurisprudence
- Human Trafficking Training
- Presidents List
- 7x7 Recognition for High Standards of Academic Excellence
Community Service
Mark Twain Elementary School, Fluoride Varnish Day, 2024
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Lake Meadow Dental Group
06.2024 - Current
Chair side surgical assistant
Texas Oral Surgery Specialist
01.2022 - 01.2023
Lead chair side dental assistant
Delavan Family Dentistry
01.2014 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Dental Assistant Certification -
Blackhawk Technical College