Kristi Lange
Minnesota City,MN
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams and managing patient dental healthcare plans. Ensuring high standards of care while providing compassion and understanding. Looking to expand my knowledge and expertise outside of the clinical setting and explore a more administrative support role
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Mork Dental
08.2021 - Current
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in software
- Ran daily reports for production to calculate GAP in daily production goal
Dental Hygienist
Zehren Dental
07.2013 - 02.2025
- Team lead of the hygiene department serving 11+ years
- Conducted quarterly hygiene meetings
- New hygiene onboarding/training
- Radiation Safety Officer (Annual radiation audit of office to keep in compliance with the state of Minnesota)
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Strong Periodontal skills
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Mankato State University
Mankato, MN05-2025
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI05-2011
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, outlook
- Proficient in Dentrix software, Eaglesoft, Softdent, Open dental, Dexis
- Familiar with most dental insurance claims processing systems
- Digital radiographs
- Laser Certification
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Mork Dental
08.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Zehren Dental
07.2013 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Mankato State University
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Western Technical College
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