Katya Dory
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Focused Dental Hygienist with five years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Team-oriented with success in building strong relationships with patients and colleagues by relaying genuine communication, empathy, trust, and ensuring comfort.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Fulbright Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry
Redondo Beach , CA
10.2021 - Current
- Provide preventative and therapeutic dental care to patients including prophylaxis, scaling and root planing and laser therapies
- Assess and educate patients on proper oral hygiene with a focus on airway and complete health
- Take digital x-rays, intraoral/extraoral photos and iTero scan to identify areas of concern
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide as needed
- Apply cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Collaborate and co-diagnose with dentists to provide comprehensive dental care
- Maintain and update patient records and medical histories
- Follow infection control protocols to ensure a safe and clean environment
Dental Hygienist
Smiles of Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase , MD
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Performs prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing in addition to applying sealants, fluoride treatments and operating intraoral camera.
- Takes dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presents to dentist to co-diagnose
- Instructs patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Skilled at taking impressions/using Primescan intraoral scanner for night guards, orthodontic treatment, and whitening trays.
- Delivers Invisalign treatment, night guards and whitening trays
- Assists doctor with dental procedures
- Assists with office social media accounts and creating content
Dental Hygienist
The DC Dentist
Washington D.C.
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Full time hygienist treating 7-8 patients daily, performed screenings, prophylaxis, sealants, and administered local anesthesia to ensure pain control
- Provided exceptional oral hygiene instruction to each patient and implemented customized personal treatment plans
- Skilled in performing comprehensive oral health assessments, treatment planning and explanation, executing dental hygiene/periodontal treatment, and scheduling follow-up appointments
- Evaluate clinical findings, medical history, taking digital and film x-rays, and preparing and sterilizing instruments
Education
Certificate in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Howard University College of Dentistry
Washington, D.C05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Loyola University
Maryland05.2016
Skills
- Soft tissue management with scaling and laser therapies
- Dental prophylaxis
- Periodontal treatment
- Oral cancer screening
- Patient education and counseling
- Administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
- Digital radiographs including CBCT scans
- Sealant & Fluoride Varnish Application
- Impressions and delivery of Invisalign Treatement/Night guards/Whitening trays and Perio Protect trays
- Efficient with PrimeScan, Cerac and iTero intraoral scanner
- Removal of temporary crowns
- Equipped in Oryx, Eaglesoft, Dentrix and Open Dental Softwares
Certification
X-ray certified, Laser Certified, Certification of administration of Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide, and Soft Tissue Curettage, Certificate of completetion of Myofunctional Therapy training, CPR/AED certified,
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Fulbright Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry
10.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Smiles of Chevy Chase
06.2020 - 09.2021
Dental Hygienist
The DC Dentist
09.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Howard University College of Dentistry
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Loyola University
X-ray certified, Laser Certified, Certification of administration of Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide, and Soft Tissue Curettage, Certificate of completetion of Myofunctional Therapy training, CPR/AED certified,
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