KELLY FOX-DOCTORS
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Experienced dental professional with 22 years in dentistry as a dental assistant and dental hygienist. Dedicated to staying current on the latest research, products, and procedures to enhance skills. Committed to delivering exceptional dental care and providing valuable oral health education to patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Marlboro
Englishtown, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Denticon.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rosenfeld Dental Associates
Edison, NJ
03.2005 - Current
- In 20 years with this practice, I have had the opportunity to work with the doctors in their diagnosing and treatment planning of periodontal patients.
- Established strong connections with patients, especially those with dental anxiety and specific medical restrictions.
- My time here has allowed me sharpen my skills with Scaling and Root Planing, review medical histories, identify medications that induce xerostomia, educate patients on periodontal disease and systemic links, provide oral hygiene instruction based on the patient’s needs beyond a toothbrush and floss, applying antimicrobials as necessary, placement of pit and fissure sealants, provide nutritional counseling, and fluoride varnish.
- Treat patients based on the bacteria present in the sulcus with the use of a microscope, in addition to clinical symptoms and recording pocket depths.
- Perform Zoom whitening procedures, use of intra-oral camera, take alginate impressions, iTero wellness scans, assist in pouring study models and fabricating whitening trays, and recement temporary crowns.
- Help assess patient need for bruxism appliance using iTero's occlusalgram and educating patients on their biting force and evaluation of occlusal wear, incisal edge chipping, and cervical abrasion associated with clenching and grinding
- Crossed-trained to help out at the front desk, I fill-in as a chair side assistant when necessary, and have received training in Invisalign.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Little Silver Family Dental
Little Silver, NJ
02.2019 - 10.2021
- During my years at this practice, I have obtained knowledge of Eaglesoft.
- I was given the opportunity to use my experience and skills to help revise the office’s hygiene/periodontal protocol.
- In addition to putting my knowledge to work, I was able to build upon that knowledge by using products like Cetacaine, Arestin, Dyclonine HCL rinse and OraCare for the first time in my career to treat my periodontal patients.
- My skills in dentistry have been expanded beyond clinical hygiene, by moving our office forward with social media. I started the social media accounts for our office, as well as designed most of the graphics and captions for the office posts.
- In preparation to reopen after the Covid-19 Pandemic Shutdown, I worked closely alongside my boss to establish the new office protocols to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Fillings
Marlboro, NJ
04.2019 - 03.2020
- During my part-time employment with Dental Fillings, I worked as a temp hygienist in many different general and pediatric dental offices.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brighter Dental Care
Freehold, NJ
08.2015 - 02.2019
- My time at Brighter Dental Care allowed me to become more familiar with taking Panoramic radiographs, application of Oraqix for Scaling and Root Planning procedures, duplication of radiographs, and gained experience in maintenance/oral care of all-on-four dentures.
- Additionally, I was able use and build on my skills with taking alginate impressions, pouring study models, applying pit and fissure sealants, and performing Zoom Whitening and giving post-operative instructions.
- Built trusting, professional relationships with my patients in the five locations I was assigned to, allowing for better patient acceptance of non-surgical periodontal treatment and improved compliance with their oral hygiene routines.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Perrine Dental Associates
05.2004 - 05.2005
- My employment at Perrine Dental Associates started as a dental assistant, where I gained some experience in four-handed dentistry for endodontic therapy, crown preparations, and restorative procedures before receiving my dental hygiene license in July 2004.
- In addition to my dental hygiene responsibilities and I also had thr responsibility of ordering the dental supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Middlesex County College
Edison05.2004
High School Diploma -
Sayreville War Memorial
06.1999
Skills
- Nitrous oxide certified and experienced in using topical anesthetics such as Oraqix and Cetacaine periodontal gel
Experience with Dentrix, EagleSoft, and Denticon software
Proficient in identifying periodontal disease and patient education on periodontal diseases affects on the human body
- Skilled and developing a home care regiment based upon each specific patient's needs and physical abilities
- Perform iTero wellness scans, placement of pit and fissure sealants, nutritional counseling, identifying and educating patients in medication-induced xerostomia
Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification, 2024-Present
- CPR/AED Certification, 2003-Present
Licenses
- Dental Hygiene, New Jersey, 2004-Present
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Marlboro
07.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Fillings
04.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Little Silver Family Dental
02.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brighter Dental Care
08.2015 - 02.2019
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rosenfeld Dental Associates
03.2005 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Perrine Dental Associates
05.2004 - 05.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Middlesex County College
High School Diploma -
Sayreville War Memorial