Linda Heffner
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with 9 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pediatric Dentistry
11.2018 - Current
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s dental care by communicating effectively about treatment plans and goals at every visit.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, resulting in increased patient retention and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current oral hygiene routines for pediatric patients, making recommendations for improvements as needed to promote optimal dental health.
- Improved patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings in a pediatric setting.
Registered Dental hygienist
General Practice
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Office Manager, Insurance Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Cheryl E. Hubble, DDS
04.2000 - 08.2013
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, Texas05.2015
Pre-Dental Hygiene course requirements -
San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas08.2013
Certification
- Central Regional Dental Testing, 05/2015
- Texas State Jurisprudence Exam, 08/2024
- National Board Dental Hygiene Exam, 03/2015
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), 06/2024
- State Board of Dental Examiners Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, 05/1999
- State Board of Dental Examiners Radiology Certificate, 11/1998
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pediatric Dentistry
11.2018 - Current
Registered Dental hygienist
General Practice
07.2015 - 03.2018
Office Manager, Insurance Coordinator, Dental Assistant
Cheryl E. Hubble, DDS
04.2000 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Coastal Bend College
Pre-Dental Hygiene course requirements -
San Antonio College
- Central Regional Dental Testing, 05/2015
- Texas State Jurisprudence Exam, 08/2024
- National Board Dental Hygiene Exam, 03/2015
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), 06/2024
- State Board of Dental Examiners Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, 05/1999
- State Board of Dental Examiners Radiology Certificate, 11/1998
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