Dental Hygiene Student with 2 years of clinical experience providing patient centered care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatment by providing dental prophylaxis, dental radiology exams, and oral cancer screenings. Passionate and proficient at educating patients on oral care techniques and implementing preventative measures to help patients achieve great oral hygiene.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Hagerstown Community College
09.2022 - 05.2024
Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories
Accurately charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist
Educated patients regarding preventative dental care, plaque control, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral healthcare
Application of fluorides and placement of sealants in order to inhibit tooth decay
Implemented irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy
Administered local anesthetics
Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded efficiently to patient needs
Provided nutritional counseling
Periodontal charting
Oral prophylaxes
Performed hypertensive screenings
Effectively operated x-ray machines. Sensor and phosphor plates.
Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies
Performed head, neck, and oral cancer screenings
TMJ exams
Education
Associate degree - Dental Hygiene
Hagerstown Community College
05.2024
Skills
Oral Health Management
Preventive dentistry
Periodontal evaluation
Detail oriented
Adaptive
Team Collaboration
Communication
Certification
Certified in the administration and delivery of Nitrous Oxide, January 2024
Certified in the administration and delivery of Local Anesthesia, January 2024
American Heart Association BLS, August 2022
HIPPA Awareness Training Certification
Accomplishments
Hagerstown Community College Dean’s List Spring 2023
Hagerstown Community College Dean’s List Fall 2023