Kayte Avera
Shubuta,MS
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist offering over 5 years of experience in both small, family-owned and corporate, high-volume dental offices. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Team Placement Service Inc.
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in electronic and paper charts.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Supported dentists during emergency dental situations.
- Performed scaling and root planing procedures for patients with varying levels of oral health needs, emphasizing patient education and comfort.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized hygiene recommendations.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Orthodontic Assistant
Leblanc Orthodontics
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments between patients to protect from infection risks.
- Set up all examination rooms and sterilized equipment and instruments and ensured appropriate tray setup is maintained.
- Supported orthodontist when placing and adjusting oral appliances and coordinating materials, including bands, brackets.
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review.
- Assited the orthodontist while placing permanent mandibular lingual retainers.
- Worked closely with my coworkers in order to maintain a positive work environment.
Dental Assistant
North Laurel Family Dentistry
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Created models using stone materials.
Sales Associate
Elegant Evenings
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend the perfect dress. I also added the perfect accessories in order to increase the sale.
- Prepared merchandise for distribution and placement across sales floor by organizing and tagging products.
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Worked collaboratively with co workers in order to drive customer service initiatives, achieve sales goals and increasing positive customer feedback.
- Trained and served as a peer coach for new sales associates.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
Education
Associates - Dental Hygiene
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS2019
Associates of The Arts -
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS2017
Skills
- Experience in EagleSoft, Dentrix, Open Dental, and Softdent
- Experience with Digital and Phosphor Plate radiograph techniques
- Cavitron and Piezo
- Itero Digital Scanner
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Extra oral and Intraoral imaging
- BLS Certified
- Sealant application
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Team Placement Service Inc.
07.2019 - 12.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Leblanc Orthodontics
06.2018 - 08.2018
Dental Assistant
North Laurel Family Dentistry
04.2018 - 06.2018
Sales Associate
Elegant Evenings
09.2013 - 03.2018
Associates - Dental Hygiene
Meridian Community College
Associates of The Arts -
Jones County Junior College
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