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Laci Johnson

Elite Smiles Dental
Terre Haute,IN
16
years of professional experience

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

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL | 05-2010
  • Awarded Preventive Dentistry

Skills

Ultrasonic scaling
Periodontal therapy
Local anesthesia administration
Sealant application
Digital radiography
Fluoride and Curodont treatment
Oral cancer screening
Patient education
Patient relationship building

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Elite Smiles Dental
07.2016 - CurrentRead More

Dental Hygienist

Smudde Family Dentistry, Meredith Gray, DDS
04.2014 - 07.2016Read More

Dental Hygienist

Scot Mardis, DDS
04.2013 - 03.2016Read More

Dental Hygienist

Reed Johnson, DDS
12.2010 - 05.2017Read More

Temporary Dental Hygienist

Various Dental Offices
10.2010 - 07.2016Read More

South Vermillion High School

High School Diploma
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IUPUI

Pre-Dental Hygiene from Pre-Dental Hygiene
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Lake Land College

Associate of Applied Science from Dental Hygiene
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Laci Johnson