Kristi Hoffman
Marietta,GA
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist with nearly 20 years of clinical expertise in preventive and periodontal care. Completed specialized training in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, emphasizing the critical connection between oral function, breathing, and swallowing. Committed to enhancing patient care within an airway-focused dental practice.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Hart Family Dentistry
Marietta, USA
09.2008 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care, patient education, individualized oral hygiene instructions, and nutritional counseling to enhance patients' overall oral health.
- Conducted patient screenings, periodontal assessments, dental radiographs, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and periodontal therapy to ensure thorough evaluations and treatments.
- Evaluate patients' oral health and hygiene needs and communicate findings effectively with patients and the dental team.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with patients through compassionate, thorough, and personalized care.
- Collaborate with dentists to identify periodontal concerns and support individualized treatment planning.
- Performed scaling and root planing procedures for improved periodontal health and other periodontal procedures.
- Utilize Overjet technology to support patient education, visual communication, and understanding of oral health findings.
- Administered Curodont treatments when indicated.
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Dr. Donald Brown
Atlanta, USA
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Delivered preventive and periodontal dental hygiene services to enhance patient oral health.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and performed dental radiographs, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and periodontal procedures to ensure comprehensive care.
- Informed patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive dental care to promote better health practices.
- Collaborated with the dental team to support individualized patient treatment plans.
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Reich Dental Center
Smyrna, USA
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Delivered preventive dental hygiene care and periodontal services to enhance patient oral health.
- Conducted patient screenings, radiographs, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and periodontal procedures to ensure comprehensive dental care.
- Instructed patients on effective home care techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
Education
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
WEST CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Douglasville, GAOrofacial Myofunctional Therapy Training
MyoMentor with Sarah K. Hornsby, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Training, 01/01/24, Nasal and oral breathing patterns, Lip seal and oral rest posture, Proper tongue resting posture, Functional swallowing patterns, Orofacial muscle function, Airway-focused oral health considerations, Patient education and functional habit awareness, The relationship between oral function and airway health, Collaboration within an airway-focused dental and healthcare team
Timeline
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Hart Family Dentistry
09.2008 - Current
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Dr. Donald Brown
09.2007 - 09.2008
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Reich Dental Center
07.2007 - 05.2008
Associate Degree - Dental Hygiene
WEST CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE