Kimberly Arnold
Griffin,GA
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist with 22 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Great Expressions Dental Centers
06.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Trinity.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Preformed nonsurgical Periodontal therapy in presence of Periodontal Disease.
- Collaborated with on staff Periodontist to treat periodontally involved patients.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Worked a double booked assisted hygiene schedule.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2002
Associate of Science - Physical Education
Gordon College
Barnesville, GA05-1997
Skills
- Non surgical Periodontal Therapy
- Oral Cancer Screening with Oral ID
- Digital and Non Digital Radiographs
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Arestin Placement, Irrigation with Chlorhexidine, Young Perio DT
- Medical History Review
- OSHA and Infection Control Adherence
- Fluoride Treatment
- Treatment Planning and Execution
- Patient Relationship Building
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Oraqix Anesthetic
- Dental Prophylaxis
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Great Expressions Dental Centers
06.2002 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Middle Georgia State University
Associate of Science - Physical Education
Gordon College