KAYLYN NEW
Summary
Accomplished Registered Dental Hygienist and Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) recognized for delivering exceptional patient experiences and comprehensive periodontal care across 20+ dental practices throughout Illinois. Experienced in advanced periodontal therapy, local anesthesia administration, laser-assisted treatment, and digital dentistry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist
GoTu, Cloud Dentistry & Teero
Chicago
07.2024 - Current
- Successfully provided dental hygiene services in 20+ dental practices throughout Illinois while adapting quickly to diverse office systems, workflows, and patient populations.
- Delivered comprehensive dental cleanings and preventive care, ensuring optimal oral health for diverse patient populations.
- Instructed patients on effective oral hygiene practices and dental care techniques to promote long-term health.
- Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces.
- Utilized advanced dental tools and technologies to enhance patient comfort and care.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments with dentists or hygienists to support ongoing patient care.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dentologie
Chicago
07.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, SRP, gingivitis therapy, local anesthesia, radiographs, laser therapy, and iTero scanning.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care, enhancing their understanding of dental health.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline patient flow and optimize care delivery.
- Utilized digital radiography for efficient imaging and diagnostics.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient records in the system efficiently.
- Managed dental records and entered information into system, ensuring accurate and accessible patient information.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following safety protocols set forth by the American Dental Association.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL 08.2020 - 05.2024
Skills
- Local Anesthesia
- Nitrous Oxide
- Laser
- ITero Scanning
- LBR
- LAPT
- Patient Retention
- Treatment Acceptance
- Community Dental Health Coordinator
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist - Illinois
- Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC)
- Local Anesthesia Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
- Laser Certification
- CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist
GoTu, Cloud Dentistry & Teero
07.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dentologie
07.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Prairie State College
08.2020 - 05.2024