KIMBERLY D. HAYES
Dental Hygienist
Palmetto,FL
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with twenty years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis, SRP and periodontal maintain. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. Friendly with patients while working efficiently to stay on schedule.
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Bradenton Dental
Bradenton, FL
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate dental records by documenting important patient data in dentrix.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and follow up home care when periodontal disease is present.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- opened new office with emphasis on patient lifetime care,
- responsible for training, purchasing, inventory controls,
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Supported dentists by recommending treatment planned as well as strict attention to new concerns
Registered Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Responsible for all aspects of hygiene department within the office
- Coordinated scheduling, purchasing, and monitoring adjuncts, all with attention to hygiene metrics
- Provided patient care for all levels of prevention and hygiene therapy
- Coordinated with assistants for team hygiene days
- Provided hygiene care in coordination with doctor’s treatment plan.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Waterside Dental
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Performed hygiene care for several offices as needed
- Welcomed new patients and collected all data needed for comprehensive treatment
- Performed in office whitening, product inventory, and non-surgical periodontal treatment.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Smile Brands Inc
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed full time assisted hygiene, with a 35% increase in patient retention with great periodontal to prophy ratio
- Incorporated products for home care
- Performed
- Oral ID implementation, family care including sealants, and supportive information to include: Invizalign, implants, and oral surgery.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ronald Fischer DDS
03.2013 - 11.2014
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and adjuncts.
- Maintained accurate and dental records by documenting important patient data in dentrix .
- One year contract as main hygienist was on sabbatical.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jamie Wymann DDS
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Periodontal care and treatment utilizing adjuncts
- Botox and Juvéderm training and implementation
- Cross marketing within the community and Providing hygiene services
- Received World Conference training on implant acceptance and placement.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
10.2009 - 11.2011
- Opened a new start up office
- Building hygiene from one full time hygienist to two
- Extensive training on communication and patient care including, Invizalign, and incorporating products for optimum care.
Director of Dental Hygiene
Coast Dental
08.1998 - 09.2002
- Development of Soft tissue management program
- Extensive downline training on all aspects of quality patient care
- Recruiting and placement of hygienists for over 100 offices
- Developed policy and procedure programs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Skills
- Dental Software; Dentrix, Dexis, Open dental
- Trained educator in utilizing Arestin therapy
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Dental Radiography
- Fluoride Application
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- HIPAA Awareness Training Certification
- Sealant Application
- Velscope and Oral ID proficient
- Current with periodontal trends and procedures
- Expert in whitening treatments, including Zoom
- trained in botox an juvederm
Timeline
Dental Hygienist - Bradenton Dental
07.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist - Aspen Dental
07.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist - Waterside Dental
02.2017 - 07.2018
Registered Dental Hygienist - Smile Brands Inc
02.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Dental Hygienist - Ronald Fischer DDS
03.2013 - 11.2014
Registered Dental Hygienist - Jamie Wymann DDS
03.2011 - 12.2013
Registered Dental Hygienist - Heartland Dental
10.2009 - 11.2011
Director of Dental Hygiene - Coast Dental
08.1998 - 09.2002
Mott Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene