kristi chaffin
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Skilled dental hygienist with proven experience in providing comprehensive oral health care and preventative advice to patients. Possess strong interpersonal skills, adept at creating comfortable environment for patients while efficiently conducting dental cleanings, X-rays, and assisting in dental procedures. Demonstrated ability to improve patient oral hygiene through tailored education and treatment plans. Committed to staying updated with latest dental technologies and practices to enhance patient care and clinic operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
F Kent Norris
Dadeville, Alabama
01.2006 - Current
- Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Dental Hygiene
UAB School of Denistry
Birmingham, AL06-1993
Skills
- Preventive oral health education
- Dental health promotion
- Fluoride application
- Dental charting
- Dental radiography
- Preventive dentistry
- Patient relationship building
- Dental prophylaxis
- Dental records
- Sealant application
- Digital radiographs
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Oral cancer screening
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Patient education and counseling
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
F Kent Norris
01.2006 - Current
Dental Hygiene
UAB School of Denistry