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Lacey Qualls

Lacey Qualls

Seattle,WASHINGTON

Summary

Accomplished Dental Hygienist with 20 years of experience in dental hygiene, excels in building patient rapport. Focused on advancing preventive oral health treatments and contributing to a supportive team atmosphere.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Brian Carey DDS
04.2017 - Current
  • Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
  • Collaborated with dentists to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
  • Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner. Assisted in reduction of dental anxieties through compassionate communication and patient education.
  • Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
  • Supported office administrative tasks such as greeting patients, answering phone calls, taking payments and scheduling appointments.
  • Proficient in Patterson Eagelsoft software, combined with Schick digital x-ray sensors.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.

Dental Hygienist

Timothy Butson DMD, MSD
2005 - 2019

Balanced part-time positions at both Dr timothy Butson's office and Dr. Richard Nomura's clinic.

Dental Hygienist

Richard Nomura DDS
2005 - 2017

Worked part-time at this office and at Dr. Timothy Butson's office.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene

Columia Basin College
Pasco, WA

Skills

  • Preventive dentistry
  • Prophylaxis
  • Periodontal therapy
  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Scaling and root planning expertise
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Patient education
  • Patient relationship building
  • Sealant application
  • Infection control
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Digital radiographs
  • Treatment Planning
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Dental charting
  • Nitrous oxide sedation

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Brian Carey DDS
04.2017 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Timothy Butson DMD, MSD
2005 - 2019

Dental Hygienist

Richard Nomura DDS
2005 - 2017

Associate of Applied Science - Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene

Columia Basin College