Lindsay Porter
Imperial,PA
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Dental Hygienist with 16 years of clinical experience and more than 2 years of dental office management expertise. Proven ability to deliver exceptional preventative and therapeutic dental care while optimizing practice operations. Recognized for strong patient rapport, periodontal expertise, and the ability to lead teams in providing efficient, compassionate, and compliant care. Adept at building trust with patients of all ages, maintaining meticulous infection control standards, and collaborating with dentists to deliver superior treatment outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Full-time Temp
07.2025 - Current
- Performed thorough dental cleanings and assessments to maintain patient oral health with up to 11 patients per day.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment ca
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment.
- Exposed digital radiographs, both intraoral and extraoral, to aid in diagnostic procedures.
- Documented patient treatment plans and progress accurately in electronic health records.
Dental Hygienist
Pittsburgh Dental Spa
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care.
- Assisted in taking digital radiographs to support diagnostic procedures.
- Collaborated with dental team of 25 to streamline patient flow during appointments.
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
Dental Office Manager
Omni Dental Shadyside
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient patient scheduling and smooth workflow.
- Managed inventory control, optimizing supply orders and reducing costs.
- Trained and mentored a staff of 10 on office protocols and customer service excellence.
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services for up to 50 patients per day.
- Effectively resolved patient concerns or complaints, maintaining excellent client relations and promoting ongoing customer loyalty.
- Boosted dental practice revenue by optimizing billing procedures and diligently following up on outstanding payments with over $1 million in annual collections.
- Collaborated closely with dentists to create customized treatment plans that best met individual patient needs while maximizing practice profitability.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and safeguarding sensitive personal information.
- Maintained a professional and welcoming atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with patients and encouraging referrals.
Dental Hygienist
Omni Dental McMurray
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Extensive knowledge of dental anatomy, dental terminology, and ADA codes.
- Performed Adult/ Child Prophylaxis and Scaling in the Presence of Gingivitis.
- Completed full mouth periodontal probing to measure levels of gingival attachment and bone loss.
- Issued Oral Hygiene Instruction (OHI) and home care recommendations to patients.
- Recorded and reviewed patient medical and dental history.
- Performed Scaling and Root Planing in periodontally compromised patients.
- Applied fluoride varnish and dental sealants to prevent decay. Educated patients on the periodontal disease process.
- Effectively administered local anesthetic.
- Exposed and interpreted digital radiographs.
- Sterilized dental instruments and turned over dental operatories maintaining strict infection control standards.
Dental Hygienist
Jay Feuer Family Dentistry
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Maintained and reviewed the dental and health history of patients.
- Conducted initial oral screenings, take x-rays, and assist in other areas during patient visits.
- Cleaned and assisted in protecting patients teeth (e.g., removing plaque or applying fluoride) and advised patients on oral health and preventative care.
- Assisted Dentist with determining patient treatments for teeth and periodontal disease (including oral cancer) and with handling dental emergencies.
- Issued instruction material after operations or other dental procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2010
Skills
- Team Collaboration & Leadership Support
- Patient Relationship Building & Trust Development
- Organization & Time Management
- Patient Education & Communication
- Digital Radiographs
- Treatment Planning
- Dental Software Proficiency
- Dental Office Management
- Employee Training
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Customer Service
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- Local Anesthesia Certification
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Full-time Temp
07.2025 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Pittsburgh Dental Spa
03.2023 - 06.2025
Dental Office Manager
Omni Dental Shadyside
10.2020 - 11.2022
Dental Hygienist
Omni Dental McMurray
01.2018 - 10.2020
Dental Hygienist
Jay Feuer Family Dentistry
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Virginia University