Leslie Woolverton
Rogersville,Missouri
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Registered Dental Hygienist with 21 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ozark Mountain Periodontics
07.2016 - Current
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Marc And Kelly Barnett D.D.S.
06.2003 - 07.2016
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05.2003
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal Assessment
- Sealant Application
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Ultrasonic Scaling
- Periodontal Therapy
- Digital Radiographs
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Medical History Review
- Dental charting
- Dental disease management
- Treatment Planning
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Periodontal evaluation
- Intraoral imaging
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ozark Mountain Periodontics
07.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Marc And Kelly Barnett D.D.S.
06.2003 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Ozarks Technical Community College
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