LaTazia Stallworth
Savannah
Summary
Obtain a position in healthcare as a healthcare administrator, developing and coordinating healthcare environments that foster improvement in the quality of care delivered to patients. With clinical knowledge, practical experience ,and skill , my goal is to manage, influence, and participate in the operations of the healthcare organizations by optimizing patient experiences, leveraging medical resources, monitoring, and refining budget cost.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Morrison Dental Associates
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluation of medical and dental histories, acquire vital signs, dental charting, assemble XCP device, acquire and interpret diagnostic radiographs, assess, diagnose, and treat of oral health conditions, record periodontal tissue measurements, assess facial, oral, and lymph node tissues for abnormalities an/or pathologies, perform oral cancer screening and oral prophylaxis, apply sealant and fluoride treatments, treatment planning and patient education, obtain impressions for study models and whitening trays, proper sterilization and infection control protocol
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Greeting patients and assisting them with the check-in processes, updating and verifying the patient's medical history, seating patients in dental operatories, and preparing them for the day’s visit. Dental charting, derive vital signs manually and electronically, monitoring patient’s behavior before, during, and after procedures, assisting DMD during elective procedures, utilization of four-handed dentistry, placing and packing dental retraction cord, temporary crown fabrication and adjustments, cementation, re-cementation, and placement of Invisalign “SmartForce” attachments. Recording and management of inventory, sterilization protocols adherence, obtaining diagnostic radiographs, and performing intraoral scans utilizing iTero and Cerec software. Capturing and processing dental impressions, fabrication of study cast models with the construction of wax rims, fabrication and adjustment of oral appliances, and chairside dental prosthesis relines. Educating patients on proper oral health maintenance and administrative duties, such as scanning and processing of referral forms, office inventory, management and organization, screening of prospective dental assistants, scheduling and calendar management.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Paul’s Family Dentistry
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Greeting patients and assisting them with the check-in processes, updating and verifying the patient's medical history, seating patients in dental operatories, and preparing them for the day’s visit. Dental charting, derive vital signs manually and electronically, monitoring patient’s behavior before, during, and after procedures, assisting DMD during elective procedures, utilization of four-handed dentistry, placing and packing dental retraction cord, temporary crown fabrication and adjustments, cementation, re-cementation, and placement of Invisalign “SmartForce” attachments. Recording and management of inventory, sterilization protocols adherence, obtaining diagnostic radiographs, and performing intraoral scans utilizing iTero and Cerec software. Capturing and processing dental impressions, fabrication of study cast models with the construction of wax rims, fabrication and adjustment of oral appliances, and chairside dental prosthesis relines. Educating patients on proper oral health maintenance and administrative duties, such as scanning and processing of referral forms, office inventory, management and organization, screening of prospective dental assistants, scheduling and calendar management.
Cashier/ Customer Service Representative
Sam’s Club
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Greeting customers and helping them with membership retrieval, renewal, exchanges and returns, recommendation of sales items, trade-ups, and accompanying options, aid customers with self-check purchases, register purchases, collection and re-distribution of funds, resolution of consumer issues, and acquiring feedback from customers to ensure a positive experience is had.
Team Member
Dunkin’ Donuts
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Greeting customers, retrieving orders, preparation and packaging, distribution of customers' orders, ensure establishment cleanliness, collection of funds and change distribution, preparation of food products and adherence to safety, sanitation, and food handling protocols.
Crew Trainer
McDonald’s
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Greeting customers, retrieving orders, preparation and packaging, distribution of customers' orders, ensure establishment cleanliness, collection of funds and change distribution, preparation of food products and adherence to safety, sanitation, and food handling protocols, aid in the training and prospective employee selection
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene (AS)
Savannah Technical College
06.2024
Early College Essentials Technical Certificate of Credit - undefined
Savannah Technical College
05.2021
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies - (AS)
Savannah Technical College
05.2020
Certificate of Completion - Radiology (Non-Accredited)
Miller Dental Group
Savannah, GA08.2019
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting (Non-Accredited)
Miller Dental Group
Savannah, GA08.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
New Hampstead Highschool
Bloomingdale, GA05.2017
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Austin High School
El Paso, TX05.2015
Skills
- Adaptability
- Career and Self-development
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Equity and Inclusion
- Leadership
- Patience
- Professionalism
- Punctual
- Reliability
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Technology
- Proficient in Dental Software, such as Eaglesoft, EPMS, and Open Dental
- Expose, mount, and interpret digital and film radiographs
- Application of manual dexterity, gross and fine motor skills
- Ability to diagnose oral health conditions
- Acquire manual and digital dental impressions for athletic and occlusal mouth, and whitening trays
- Fabrication of athletic and occlusal mouthguards
- Fabrication of wax rims and bite registration
- Medical history review
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Oral cancer screening
- Dental radiography
- Performance of oral prophylaxis
- Dental charting
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
Certification
- Infection Control - Current
- BLS and CRP- 2025
- Dental Hygiene License- 2024
- Local Anesthesia Administration (Infiltration)-2024
- Dental Radiology-2024
- Dental Assistant Training - 2019
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Morrison Dental Associates
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
05.2021 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
Dr. Paul’s Family Dentistry
08.2020 - 02.2021
Cashier/ Customer Service Representative
Sam’s Club
08.2018 - 01.2020
Team Member
Dunkin’ Donuts
01.2017 - 08.2018
Crew Trainer
McDonald’s
08.2015 - 01.2017
Early College Essentials Technical Certificate of Credit - undefined
Savannah Technical College
Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies - (AS)
Savannah Technical College
Certificate of Completion - Radiology (Non-Accredited)
Miller Dental Group
Certificate of Completion - Dental Assisting (Non-Accredited)
Miller Dental Group
High School Diploma - undefined
New Hampstead Highschool
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Austin High School
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene (AS)
Savannah Technical College
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- J.C Lewis Primary Health Clinic, 5 Mall Annex, Savannah, GA, United States, 31406
- Savannah Volunteer Clinic, 326 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Savannah, GA, 31410