Registered Dental Hygienist seeking a full-time or part-time position.
Dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist with a strong foundation in patient care, clinical dental procedures, and oral health education. Proven ability to establish rapport with patients and create a calm, supportive environment. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through individualized care and attention to detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Progressive Dentistry
Huntingdon Valley, PA
10.2024 - Current
Perform routine dental cleanings on adult and pediatric patients.
Expose diagnostic radiographs.
Perform periodontal charting to screen for gum disease.
Administer local anesthesia for scaling and root planing.
Demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques to patients.
Apply cavity preventing agents such as fluoride on adult and pediatric patients.
Dental Hygiene Student
Healthlink
Hatboro, PA
06.2023 - 04.2024
Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Performed routine cleanings, periodontal charting, and radiographs on adult patients.
Applied cavity-preventing agents, like fluoride, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Dental Hygiene Student
Pediatric Dental Associates
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - 04.2024
Performed routine cleanings on pediatric patients.
Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Educated pediatric patients about oral hygiene techniques such as proper brushing and flossing methods.
Dental Hygiene Student
Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
Ambler, PA
Observed Dr. Fava perform multiple connective tissue grafts, as well as extractions and placing implants.
Provided chair side assistance during dental procedures.
Dental Hygiene Student
Pi Dental Center
Fort Washington, PA
Observed Dr. Wolfinger perform various different procedures with fixed prosthesis, as well as observe hygienists and EFDA’s throughout their day.
Provided chair side assistance during dental procedures.
Dental Hygiene Student
Periodontal Services, Ltd.
Philadelphia, PA
Observed Dr. Friedman perform a Maxillary Sinus Augmentation.
Provided chair side assistance during dental procedures.
Education
Associate Degree - Science
MANOR COLLEGE
Jenkintown, PA
05.2024
Dual Enrollment While Completing Junior And Senior Years of High School - 2019 to 2021
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA
High School Diploma -
NEW FOUNDATIONS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Philadelphia, PA
06.2021
Skills
Registered Dental Hygienist
CPR Certified
X-ray Certified
Licensed in Local Anesthesia
Experienced in Dental Software such as Dentrix and Axium Ascend
Awards and Honors
Presidential Scholarship Recipient - (Sept 2021 - April 2024) - "Amount: $5,000. New Freshman or Transfer students with less than 11 college credits completed. Criteria: 3.2 GPA. Renewable upon completion of 30 credits at Manor with a cumulative GPA of 3.0."
Marie Hood Scholarship Recipient
Fall Semester, 2021 - Dean's List
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - (May 2022-April 2024) - "PTK is the official Honor Society of two-year colleges and recognizes scholastic achievement, leadership, and service. In order for students to be eligible for the chapter, students must be enrolled in an accredited institution offering an associate degree program, have completed at least 12 hours of coursework, and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher."
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Progressive Dentistry
10.2024 - Current
Dental Hygiene Student
Healthlink
06.2023 - 04.2024
Dental Hygiene Student
Pediatric Dental Associates
06.2023 - 04.2024
Dental Hygiene Student
Pennsylvania Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
Dental Hygiene Student
Pi Dental Center
Dental Hygiene Student
Periodontal Services, Ltd.
Associate Degree - Science
MANOR COLLEGE
Dual Enrollment While Completing Junior And Senior Years of High School - 2019 to 2021
Front Desk Receptionist/New Patient Coordinator at Sacramento Natural Dentistry/ New Vision DentistryFront Desk Receptionist/New Patient Coordinator at Sacramento Natural Dentistry/ New Vision Dentistry
Licensed Dental Assistant at Gomes Dentistry - General Dentistry For Adults & ChildrenLicensed Dental Assistant at Gomes Dentistry - General Dentistry For Adults & Children