LAUREN DUNHAM
Florence,MT
Summary
Registered dental hygienist specializing in patient care and comprehensive oral hygiene practices. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with dental teams to enhance patient health outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and promoting overall wellbeing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Administrator
Florence Carlton Community Church
Florence, MT
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Managed office supplies and inventory to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for staff members.
- Organized company events and meetings, handling logistics and communication.
- Communicated with vendors to negotiate contracts and manage relationships.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, directed callers to appropriate personnel or department, or took messages as needed.
Hygienist
Aspen Dental
Springfield, MO
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Head of infection control Branson, MO office.
- Communicated with colleagues and dentist regarding restorative, orthodontic, periodontal and cosmetic patient needs.
- Collaborated with dental team to optimize patient care and workflow efficiency.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups for ongoing treatments.
- Performed thorough dental cleanings and preventative care for patients.
Student Hygienist
Katy Trail Community Health
Sedalia, MO
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted dental cleanings and oral assessments for diverse patient populations.
Student Hygienist
State Fair Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Sedalia, MO
01.2018 - 01.2020
- President SFCC SADHA Chapter 2019-2020
- President- Dental Hygiene class of 2020
Director of Freshman Education
Golden Valley Beauty Academy
Clinton, MO
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Ensured compliance with industry standards through oversight of daily operations.
- Coordinated student enrollment and maintained academic records with precision.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms for materials and services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO05.2020
Skills
- Phosphor plate
- Film
- Digital imaging
- Eaglesoft
- ADMI software
- Sterilization
- Piezo
- Cavitron
- Hand instrumentation
- Routine clinic maintenance
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Scheduling
- Local Anesthetics
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Certification
- Nitrous oxide
- Basic Life Support
- Local anesthesia
Dental Hygiene Service
- Veterans Day of Service, 11/11/22
- Dental Mission Trip to Guatemala, 01/01/20
- Oral Hygiene for grandparents as parents, 09/01/19
- Access to care for parolees undergoing rehabilitation, 09/01/19
- Preventive Service Screening, 09/01/20
Accomplishments
• State Fair Community College Humanitarian Award- May 2020
• Missouri Dental Hygienists’ Outstanding Student Award- May 2020
• State Fair Community College Leadership Award- May 2020
• Missouri Dental Hygienists’ Outstanding Student Award- May 2020
• State Fair Community College Leadership Award- May 2020
Timeline
Office Administrator
Florence Carlton Community Church
06.2025 - 11.2025
Hygienist
Aspen Dental
01.2020 - 01.2022
Student Hygienist
Katy Trail Community Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Student Hygienist
State Fair Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020
Director of Freshman Education
Golden Valley Beauty Academy
01.2010 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Science -
State Fair Community College