Kendra Instasi
Fall River,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist with 6 years experience providing exceptional patient care. Focus on excellent preventative care and patient education to encourage improving and maintaining overall patient health and well being. Great communication skills and definite team player. Seeking to expand my career as a dental hygiene clinical instructor and help transform dental hygiene students into excellent future providers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist and Treatment Coordinator
Forster Orthodontics
09.2022 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
- Completed new patient registrations in software to create accurate and comprehensive records.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Assisted Orthodontist in developing patient treatment plan.
- Provided education on doctor recommended procedures
Dental Hygienist
Dr. David Napolillo
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Dental Hygienist
Taunton Dental Associates
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2023
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA06.2016
Skills
- Great patient education skills
- Excellent instrumentation skills
- Local Anesthesia
- Team Player and well organized
Golden Scaler Award
Administered through BCC Dental Hygiene Program for class of 2016.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist and Treatment Coordinator
Forster Orthodontics
09.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dr. David Napolillo
09.2016 - 01.2021
Dental Hygienist
Taunton Dental Associates
08.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Bristol Community College
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