Kelly Edwards
Creedmoor,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist with comprehensive 30-year background in direct patient care, dental procedures and providing oral hygiene education. Highly skilled in preventive treatment, periodontal therapy and managing high anxiety dental patients. Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with patients, bringing a reassuring demeanor to all interactions. Consistently contributed to improving overall patient health through personalized care and attention to detail.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Self-Employed Locum Tenens
State Of North Carolina, NC
11.2018 - Current
- Cultivated positive patient relationships through effective communication techniques.
- Executed removal of hard and soft deposits using ultrasonic scaling, hand scaling, and coronal polishing.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control procedures during all treatments.
- Reviewed patient charts to ensure accuracy of information prior to care.
- I traveled to address and provided a solution to dental disparities and access to care in North Carolina practices.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Desiree Palmer
Durham, NC
08.2012 - 08.2018
- Executed adult and child prophylaxis, scaling with gingival inflammation, and non-surgical perio therapy.
- Educated patients on effective oral health care techniques, including brushing, flossing, and rinsing.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings and periodontal assessments with immediate feedback to patients.
- Captured intra-oral and extra-oral dental images; exposed radiographs for dentist evaluation.
- Completed continuing education coursework on advanced dental hygiene methodologies.
Dental Assistant
Desiree Palmer
Durham, NC
08.2003 - 07.2009
- Demonstrated a full range of responsibilities, comprehensive skills and proficiencies of both Dental Assistant I and II in North Carolina.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC06-2012
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant II
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC06-2010
Dental Assistant II
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC06-2003
Skills
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Radiograph exposure
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Periodontal assessment
- Oral cancer screening
Accomplishments
- President Barack Obama Service Award 2012
- The Dr. Theodore Brooks Award 2012
Certification
- North Carolina Dental Hygiene License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Self-Employed Locum Tenens
11.2018 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Desiree Palmer
08.2012 - 08.2018
Dental Assistant
Desiree Palmer
08.2003 - 07.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Wake Technical Community College
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant II
Alamance Community College
Dental Assistant II
Alamance Community College
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