Detail-oriented Dental Hygienist with extensive experience in local anesthesia administration and comprehensive periodontal therapy. Strong focus on patient education and collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality care and improving overall health outcomes.
Work History
Dental Hygienist
10 Years 1 Month
Elite Smiles Dental | 07.2016 - Current
Conducted comprehensive dental assessments to identify patient needs and treatment options.
Collaborated with dentists to develop personalized treatment plans based on individual patient assessments.
Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care strategies to enhance overall health.
Implemented best practices for infection control and sterilization protocols within clinical settings.
Performed dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, sealants, fluoride treatments, Curodont applications
Administered local anesthesia and monitored nitrous oxide
Captured digital radiographs, including CBCT imaging
Served as OSHA Coordinator, maintaining OSHA and infection control compliance
Utilized Eaglesoft and Pearl software
Completed training education through the Practice Growth Institute
Participated in at least two community volunteer events annually
Received Integrity award
Dental Hygienist
6 Years 5 Months
Reed Johnson, DDS | 12.2010 - 05.2017
Worked part-time on Thursdays and Saturdays to support team operations.
Provided preventive and periodontal hygiene care in a private practice
Built lasting patient relationships through compassionate, individualized care
Performed digital radiography as well as developed fill-based dental radiographs
Dental Hygienist
2 Years 3 Months
Smudde Family Dentistry, Meredith Gray, DDS | 04.2014 - 07.2016
Provided preventive and periodontal hygiene care to enhance patient oral health
Performed digital radiography, local anesthesia, patient education, and periodontal therapy
Utilized Dentrix software
Temporary Dental Hygienist
5 Years 9 Months
Various Dental Offices | 10.2010 - 07.2016
Executed temporary hygiene tasks in various dental offices for multiple dental offices throughout the Wabash Valley area
Adapted quickly to different teams, software systems, and clinical workflows while ensuring continuity of patient care
Performed comprehensive dental cleanings and periodontal therapy to enhance patient oral health.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to promote long-term dental care.
Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and needs.
Dental Hygienist
2 Years 11 Months
Scot Mardis, DDS | 04.2013 - 03.2016
Worked part-time on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Delivered preventive and periodontal hygiene care
Adapted to practice needs while maintaining excellent patient care and communication
Education
High School Diploma
South Vermillion High School | Clinton, IN | 05-2006
Pre-Dental Hygiene - Pre-Dental Hygiene
IUPUI | Indianapolis
Attended for pre-dental hygiene courses from Aug 2006-May 2008