Keisha Stanley
Elkin,NC
Summary
Focused dental hygienist with several years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation, ensuring comfort throughout procedures.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary (Fill-in) Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Southern Dental Associate
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
10.2025 - Current
- Educated children on proper dental hygiene practices and importance of oral health.
- Conducted oral health assessments and documented findings in patient records.
- Collaborated with parents to address children's dental concerns and treatment plans.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment according to established guidelines.
- Reviewed medical histories with each patient prior to beginning any procedure.
- Took digital X-rays according to prescribed protocols and standards of care.
- Educated parents and guardians of pediatric patients about proper oral hygiene techniques for their children.
- Performed dental cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments on pediatric patients.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Temporary (Fill-in) Elkin Dental
Elkin, North Carolina
08.2016 - Current
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Conducted thorough dental cleanings using ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient treatment plans.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
- Examined gums manually and visually to screen for oral cancer.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Southern Dental Associates
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Conducted thorough dental cleanings using ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient treatment plans.
- Performed periodontal assessments and recorded findings accurately.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for dental instruments and equipment compliance.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with dentists or hygienists.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure comprehensive patient care and comfort.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC 08.2011 - 08.2013
Skills
- Pediatric/ General care
- Oral health education
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Dental prophylaxis
- Periodontal assessment, evaluation, and charting
- Periodontal treatment
- Sealant application
- Fluoride treatment
- Fluoride application
- Dental radiography
- Digital/ film radiographs
- Diagnostic imaging
- Treatment planning
- Clinical documentation
- Medical history review
- Soft tissue examination
- Tooth charting
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Infection control
- Time management
- Appointment scheduling
- Effective communication
- Patient relationship building
- Root planing and scaling
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Prophylaxis
Certification
- North Carolina Dental Hygiene License
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Temporary (Fill-in) Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Southern Dental Associate
10.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Temporary (Fill-in) Elkin Dental
08.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Southern Dental Associates
06.2014 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Forsyth Technical Community College
08.2011 - 08.2013