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Leslie McFarlin

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Registered Dental Hygienist with over 28 years clinical experience in the general dentistry setting. Focused on providing exceptional patient care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

South Texas Veterans Health Care System
08.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
  • Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Dental Hygienist

UT Health San Antonio
06.2017 - 07.2022
  • Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
  • Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
  • Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Utilized advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.

Dental Hygienist

Tooth Acres : Dr. Zachary Smith
10.2015 - 05.2017

14 hours per week. Routine hygiene duties and responsibilities

Dental Hygienist

Tooth Acres: Dr. Barry Holleran
05.2009 - 10.2015

14 hours a week. Routine hygiene duties. Dr. retired and sold practice.

Dental Hygienist

Bart Nichols, DDS
10.2013 - 03.2015

24 hours per week. Routine hygiene duties

Dental Hygienist

Patrick McCabe, DDS
04.2012 - 10.2013

32 hours per week. Routine hygiene duties

Dental Hygienist

Cambridge Family Dental
04.2006 - 04.2012

32 hours a week. Routine hygiene duties

Dental Hygienist

Eric A. Johnson, DDS
06.1994 - 03.2006

32 hours a week. Routine hygiene duties

Education

Certificate in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene

UT Health Science Center At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.1994

Skills

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient relationship building
  • Fluoride Treatment
  • Patient Education
  • Digital Radiology Software
  • Prophylaxis
  • Dental Scaling
  • Periodontal Therapy

Certification

Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certified

Pit and Fissure Sealant Certified

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

South Texas Veterans Health Care System
08.2022 - Current

Dental Hygienist

UT Health San Antonio
06.2017 - 07.2022

Dental Hygienist

Tooth Acres : Dr. Zachary Smith
10.2015 - 05.2017

Dental Hygienist

Bart Nichols, DDS
10.2013 - 03.2015

Dental Hygienist

Patrick McCabe, DDS
04.2012 - 10.2013

Dental Hygienist

Tooth Acres: Dr. Barry Holleran
05.2009 - 10.2015

Dental Hygienist

Cambridge Family Dental
04.2006 - 04.2012

Dental Hygienist

Eric A. Johnson, DDS
06.1994 - 03.2006

Certificate in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene

UT Health Science Center At San Antonio

Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certified

Pit and Fissure Sealant Certified

Leslie McFarlin