Kelsey Lovell
Dental Hygienist
Jackson,Georgia
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist excited to take the next career step as a clinical instructor. Highly dependable, self-motivated, team oriented, adaptable, excellent chair-side manner and ready to excel as your new team member and help guide future dental hygienists.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Mini Smiles
Conyers, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Scaled calcareous deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and margins of gingiva.
- Performed periodontal probing to identify periodontal disease and gingival recession.
- Recorded and reviewed patient medical histories.
- Conducted treatment plans and modified oral healthcare plans for patients and parents.
- Provided clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health of patients and the general public.
- Eased children's' fear of the dental environment.
Dental Hygienist
Dentistry For Children
Stockbridge, GA
02.2016 - 02.2022
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Performed prophylaxis, scaling and root planning and removed stain from teeth.
- Managed and trained new employees.
Education
BACHELOR - HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA 08.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA 08.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Expose and develop digital and film radiographs
Provide extra and intra oral examinations
Treatment planning
Preventive oral health education
Patient education and counseling
Nutrition counseling
Proficient at Eagle Soft, Clinical Vision and Dentrix
Additional Information
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Scaled calcareous deposits, accretions and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments. Performed periodontal probing to identify periodontal disease and gingival recession. Recorded and reviewed patient medical histories. Conducted treatment plans and modified oral healthcare plans for children and parents. Provided clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health of patients and general public. Eased children's' fear of the dental environment. Performed prophylaxis on toddlers to young adults. Applied fluoride and sealants to protect dentition. Managed and trained new colleagues. Examined patients for signs and symptoms of disease. Identified suspicious areas for further diagnosis and treatment. Performed scaling and root planing. Removed subgingival calcified deposits and stain from dentition
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Mini Smiles
02.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dentistry For Children
02.2016 - 02.2022
BACHELOR - HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
Clayton State University
08.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Clayton State University
08.2012 - 05.2015