Kelly Sanderson
Portage,WI
Summary
Hardworking, personable and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Eager to share my knowledge, educate and inspire dental hygiene students in a productive, positive and constructive manner. Passionate about contributing to a positive educational environment for students to thrive.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lisa Young Family Dentistry
02.2018 - Current
- Provide periodontal therapy procedures, maintenance, prophylaxis and other hygiene related procedures with hand instruments and ultrasonic scaling devices.
- Following AAP guidelines; proper staging and grading on periodontal involved patients.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
- Thorough health history reviews and updates.
- Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaboration with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients..
- Follow infection control protocols.
- Administer local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxidize as needed.
- Maintaining sharp instruments and proper maintenance of equipment.
- Apply preventive materials such as fluoride varnishes, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or sealants.
Lead Dental Hygienist
Oak Park Dental
08.2014 - 02.2018
- In charge of hygiene department including ordering, meeting with hygienists monthly to review systems and products, implement new products, streamline day-to-day care and update periodontal programs as needed.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Superior Smiles
08.2011 - 08.2014
- All expected duties of an RDH
- High volume of low-income patients
- Child Medicaid practice
Dental Hygiene Internship
Ellis Family Dentistry
03.2011 - 04.2011
- Dental hygiene internship allowed student practice as if a graduated RDH with the guidance of an RDH and DDS on staff.
Dental Hygiene Internship
Tollofson Family Dental
02.2011 - 03.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2011
Skills
- Anesthetic Administration Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Administration Certification
- Dental Laser Certification
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Proper Dental, Medical and Procedure Documentation and Charting
- Dentrix and Eaglesoft Software Proficiency
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Equipment & Instrument Management and Steralization
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lisa Young Family Dentistry
02.2018 - Current
Lead Dental Hygienist
Oak Park Dental
08.2014 - 02.2018
Registered Dental Hygienist
Superior Smiles
08.2011 - 08.2014
Dental Hygiene Internship
Ellis Family Dentistry
03.2011 - 04.2011
Dental Hygiene Internship
Tollofson Family Dental
02.2011 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Ferris State University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Ferris State University
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