Linna Vo
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 8 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Excellent interpersonal communication skills that build rapports with patients to provide a comprehensive education to treat and prevent oral disease, and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues to achieve high standard of patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Group Of Bloomington
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Review patient charts two days prior upon arrival for unscheduled treatment, are they due for: health history update, full perio charting, x-rays, and insurance verification for an efficient schedule flow.
- Partnered closely with dentist to gain knowledge of their treatment plan of predictability to develop appropriate assessment and treatment plan.
- Screened patients for early detection of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by examining the oral mucosa visually and manually in conjunction with an adjunctive examining device such VELscope.
- Utilized iTero scanner with all hygiene appointments.
- Provide excellence in patient care, education and relationship building; thus, gaining confidence and ultimately treatment acceptance.
- Perform various dental procedures including periodontal treatment, prophylaxis cleaning, and exposing digital x-rays.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for doctor and hygiene procedures.
- Manage inventory for doctor and hygiene supplies by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Performed weekly spore test, weekly/monthly autoclave maintenance when necessary.
- Assist business team members with appointment confirmation, Entering appropriate procedure codes, presenting treatment plan, collecting payment, checking patient in and out of office.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Baytowne Dental Center
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Review patient charts two days prior upon arrival for unscheduled treatment, are they due for: health history update, full perio charting, x-rays, and insurance verification for an efficient schedule flow.
- Partnered closely with dentist to gain knowledge of their treatment plan of predictability to develop appropriate assessment and treatment plan.
- Provide excellent patient care, education and relationship building; thus, gaining confidence and ultimately treatment acceptance.
- Perform various dental procedures including periodontal treatment and prophylaxis cleaning, exposing digital x-rays.
- Administered local anesthesia to patients as needed for doctor prior to dental treatment and hygiene.
- Travel to affiliated Heartland Dental office when short handed.
- Utilized 2 columns to increase productivity.
- OSHA coordinator, manage OSHA safety regulation, performed weekly spore test, weekly/monthly autoclave maintenance when necessary.
- Assist business assistant with appointment confirmation, batching procedures to dental insurance, attaching appropriate document for procedures, presenting treatment plan, collecting payment, checking patient in and out of office.
- Mange inventory for doctor and hygiene supplies by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2020
Certification - Dental Assisting
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, IL07.2015
Skills
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Antibiotic Treatment Administration
- Gemini 810 980 diode laser
- Oral Cancer Screening
Certification
- Gemini 810 + 980 diode laser, Academy of Laser Dentistry - 01/08/2021
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Group Of Bloomington
05.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Baytowne Dental Center
07.2020 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Parkland College
Certification - Dental Assisting
Midwest Technical Institute
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