Lisa Belknap
Missoula,MT
Summary
Focused Dental Hygienist with 20 years' expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Adept in building relationships with patients. Seeking to leverage experience to take next career step with growing dental office.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Family Dental Group
Missoula, MT
07.2004 - Current
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Managed dental records and entered information using Dentrix to keep important patient information on file.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
Dental Assistant
Dr. John Wright DDS
Bozeman, MT
07.1999 - 07.2021
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
MSU-COT Great Falls
Great Falls07.2004
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
MSU-COT Great Falls
Missoula, MT05.1999
Skills
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Teeth Cleaning
- Periodontal Treatment
- Dental Disease Treatment
- Soft Tissue Management
- Digital Radiographs
- Fluoride Application
- Anesthetic Administration
- Sealant Application
- Patient Education
- Oral Cancer Screening
Certification
- Certified in local anesthetic administration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Family Dental Group
07.2004 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. John Wright DDS
07.1999 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
MSU-COT Great Falls
Dental Assistant Certificate - Dental Assisting
MSU-COT Great Falls
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