Hi, I’m
Kristen Domek
Monroe,CT
Summary
Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering 4 years of experience in general practices. Expertise in performing dental cleanings uniquely tailored to each patient due to their personalized needs and providing oral hygiene instructions and education to improve oral health. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Holds a goal for creating a safe and comfortable environment for all patients to feel as though provided with the highest quality care with no judgement.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Hawley Lane Dental
Dental Hygienist
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings during routine dental exams, resulting in early detection of potential issues.
- Provided services to 8 patients per day
John D. Mainwaring DDS
Dental Hygienist
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Providing services to 4-5 patients per shift (half days)
Dental Works
Dental Hygienist (Temporary Placement)
10.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Adapted to workflow of offices in need of temporary placement. Office types included both general and pediatric practices.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in professional manner.
University of Bridgeport
Dental Hygiene Student
08.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Clinical hours treating patients at the Fones School of Dental Hygiene clinic
- Outside rotations treating patients at Norwalk Hospital and Tisdale Elementary School
- Dental Public Health rotations providing basic screening surveys at Lord Chamberlain, HCC Day Care, and Horizons Drug Recovery Center
- Volunteer hours at Habitat for Humanity Restore in Stratford, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen in New Haven, assisting oral cancer screenings at Griffin Hospital
- Certified in administration of local anesthesia, CPR
Education
Gateway Community College, New Haven, CT
Some College (No Degree) from Pre-dental hygiene
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Associate of Science from Dental Hygiene
05.2020
University Overview
- Awarded Dean's List 2 semesters, President's list on other 2.
Skills
- Documentation of medical history, vitals, EO/IO findings, restorative charting, periodontal charting, accretions
- Trained to use Eaglesoft by Patterson Technology and Dexis
- Increase sales production of office products such as electric toothbrushes, chlorhexidine rinse, whitening products, mouthguard fabrications, study models, adjunct therapy
- Fluoride Application
- Use of Ultrasonic and Piezo
- Local Anesthesia Administration (PSA, MSA, ASA, GP, NP, LB, Mental, IA nerve block)
- Capturing diagnostic radiographic images
- Oral Cancer Screenings
- Debridement services: Prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, coronal polishing
- Front desk reception- scheduling and confirming appointments, calling patients, greeting patients in office, answering phone
- Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with patients and other office members
Certification
- Certified in administration of local anesthesia in the state of CT
- CPR
- Registered Dental Hygiene license for state of CT
Accomplishments
- Consistently lead team of other hygienists with the highest diagnostic percentage rate by having a keen eye for abnormalities, and increased treatment acceptance by educating patients on conditions in conjunction with taking and showing intraoral photos.
- Many patients have expressed satisfaction, relief, and even joy from services provided and interaction. The patients will always receive the utmost respect, kindness, and honesty.
References
- Dr. John Mainwaring DDS. 203-640-7006
- Nicole Knight (previous manager) 475-276-4122
- Cora Martonak (fellow hygienist) 203-260-4259
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Hawley Lane Dental
11.2020 - Current
Dental Hygienist
John D. Mainwaring DDS
10.2020 - Current
Dental Hygienist (Temporary Placement)
Dental Works
10.2020 - 03.2021
Dental Hygiene Student
University of Bridgeport
08.2018 - 05.2020
Gateway Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Pre-dental hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Associate of Science from Dental Hygiene
- Certified in administration of local anesthesia in the state of CT
- CPR
- Registered Dental Hygiene license for state of CT
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