Kristen Brand

• Observe other faculty instructors, stepping in as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty to gain a thorough understanding of the environment and protocols.
• Building positive relationships with administration, faculty, and students.

• Foster a positive learning environment through open communication, encouraging questions, and providing constructive feedback.
• Support students' clinical competency through hands-on instruction and personalized guidance.
• Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors.

• Provide instruction and guidance to students in the clinical environment.
• Customize instructional approaches to address individual learning styles and preferences.
• Manage student records in TAL-EVAL & Blackboard systems.
• Encourage critical thinking and inquiry, preparing students for real-world challenges.
• Participate in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty staff to ensure consistency and alignment in instructional practices.

Perform child/adult prophylaxis, scaling and root planing and periodontal maintenance.

• Administer local anesthetic and Nitrous Oxide to hygiene and restorative patients.
• Deliver compassionate care and monitor patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport.
• Improve patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
• Maintain accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in PracticeWorks.
• Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.

• Performed child/adult prophylaxis, scaling and root planing and periodontal maintenance.
• Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
• Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
• Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
• Developed and managed the implementation of the OSHA program, including maintaining accurate records.

• Dental Assistant (2005-2010)
• Dental Hygienist (2010-2017)