Kim Hughes, RDH
Bend,OR
Summary
I am a passionate and professional, skilled Lead Dental Hygienist, with over 30 years of dental experience. The last 16 years of experience have been in a large, fast-paced, high-volume, detail-orientated practice. I am dedicated to providing individualized treatment that aims to achieve maximum health and patient satisfaction. I possess excellent interpersonal skills that allow me to develop unique bonds with diverse personalities. I am focused on building relationships with patients, as well as co-workers, and providing quality oral hygiene care, all with a positive outlook. Lastly, I am highly enthusiastic about educating my patients in whole body health, and continuing to further my knowledge and expertise in the field.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Bend Dental Group
901 NW Carlon Ave, Ste 1
03.2005 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eagle Soft.
- Greet all patients with a comforting, and positive personality.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease, in a proficient and timely manor.
- Perform root planing and scaling with expertise.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Performed periodontal evaluations and treatment planned necessary care.
- Educated patients about periodontal disease and the risk factors associated with whole body health.
- Nutritional education for patients in the prevention of tooth decay.
- Local anesthetic administration.
- Intra-oral camera operations and review of findings with patients.
- Take all necessary digital x-rays.
- OSHA and infection control adherence.
Dental Hygienist
David Fuller, DMD
2250 NE Professional Ct
06.1999 - 03.2005
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Greet all patients with a comforting, and positive personality.
- Cleaned teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease, in a proficient and timely manor.
- Perform root planing and scaling with expertise.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Performed periodontal evaluations and treatment planned necessary care.
- Educated patients about periodontal disease and the risk factors associated with whole body health.
- Nutritional education for patients in the prevention of tooth decay.
- Local anesthetic administration.
- Intra-oral camera operations and review of findings with patients.
- Take all necessary digital x-rays.
- OSHA and infection control adherence.
Dental Assistant, EFDA
Pediatric Dental Associates, James Ford, DDS
748 Goodpasture Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
03.1998 - 06.1999
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
Dental Assistant, EFDA
Bruce Floor, DDS
1880 Lancaster Dr NE, Ste 104, Salem, OR 97305
10.1996 - 09.1998
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for several procedures daily.
Sterile Processing Technician
Stephen Skipworth, DDS
335 S Pacific Hwy, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
07.1992 - 08.1995
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Assisted the dental assistant seating patients as needed.
- Assisted the dental assistant setting up and tearing down opperatories.
- Took dental x-rays on emergency patients and routine recare exam patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR06.1999
Skills
- Prepare all hygiene meeting agendas and run them
- Plan quarterly team hygiene CE courses, and set up for them
- Present for all hygiene and hygiene assistant performance check-in's, with the practice doctor, offering constructive ideas
- Attend all hygiene and lead meetings, with positive and constructive input
- Oversee all hygienist's and hygiene assistants daily duties, as a lead
- Document any co-worker performance issues for employee files, and review them as needed with the employee
- Part of the hiring and firing of fellow dental hygienist's and a hygiene assistants
- Helped to develop hygiene protocols and handbook for hygiene new hire onboarding
- Lead fellow employee conflict resolution meetings, with positive outcomes
Volunteer
- Free Dental Day - David Fuller, DMD - February 2003 - Worked an entire day providing free dental exams to include x-rays and appropriate dental cleanings for under privileged members of the Bend community
- Free Sealant Days - Volunteers in Medicine - multiple years between 2008-2012 - Assessed and treated elementary aged kids with preventative sealants
- Veteran's Health Clinic - October 2018 - Worked alongside dental professionals to provide low-cost dental care to veterans in the Bend community. Services included triage, taking radiographs, dental hygiene procedures, extractions, and restorations.
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Bend Dental Group
03.2005 - Current
Dental Hygienist
David Fuller, DMD
06.1999 - 03.2005
Dental Assistant, EFDA
Pediatric Dental Associates, James Ford, DDS
03.1998 - 06.1999
Dental Assistant, EFDA
Bruce Floor, DDS
10.1996 - 09.1998
Sterile Processing Technician
Stephen Skipworth, DDS
07.1992 - 08.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lane Community College
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