Kristina Spatz
Greenville,OH
Summary
To obtain a dental hygiene position to fully utilize clinical experience and education to provide the highest quality of patient care in a team-oriented environment. Effective communicator with success in teaching patients and community about oral hygiene and care. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, like tooth decay and oral cancer, in early stages and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Admin/Dental Office Manager
Grishma Patel DDS
07.2019 - Current
- Boosted dental practice revenue by optimizing billing procedures and diligently following up on outstanding payments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and safeguarding sensitive personal information.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and training of high-quality dental staff to ensure exceptional patient care.
- Managed financial aspects including budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and profit analysis for overall fiscal responsibility.
Dental Assistant
Mak Dental Group
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
Team Lead
Subway
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing friendly and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Contributed to sales growth through upselling promotional items and meal deals.
- Assisted management in reducing labor costs by effectively managing shift schedules and employee break times.
- Ensured accurate inventory counts by conducting regular stock checks and reporting discrepancies to management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio05.2024
Skills
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Digital Radiographs
- Root Planning and Scaling Expertise
- Dentrix and Eaglesoft Software Proficiency
- Local Anesthesia Administration
- Patient Education, Counseling, and Prophylaxis
- Sealant Application
- Patient Safety Proficiency
- Treatment Planning
- Dental Appliance Fabrication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Certification
- NBDHE, 03/2024
- Commission of Dental Competency Assessments (NERB), 04/2024
- Ohio State Dental Board Licensure, 05/2024
- Local Anesthesia Certification, 01/2024
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certificate, 01/2024
- First aid and CPR/BLS Certificate, 08/2023-08/2025
- Silver Diamine Fluoride, 01/2024
Professional Affiliations Activities
- American Dental Hygiene Association, 2022-Current
Timeline
Business Admin/Dental Office Manager
Grishma Patel DDS
07.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Mak Dental Group
05.2017 - 07.2019
Team Lead
Subway
02.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
- NBDHE, 03/2024
- Commission of Dental Competency Assessments (NERB), 04/2024
- Ohio State Dental Board Licensure, 05/2024
- Local Anesthesia Certification, 01/2024
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certificate, 01/2024
- First aid and CPR/BLS Certificate, 08/2023-08/2025
- Silver Diamine Fluoride, 01/2024
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