Lisa Wickman Epps
Hortonville,WI
Summary
Dental Hygienist with strong skills in oral hygiene education, patient assessment, and infection control. Proven ability to improve patient experiences through effective communication and teamwork with dental professionals. Consistently delivers high-quality care and promotes best practices in dental hygiene.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Rasmussen Family Dentistry
Appleton, Wisconsin
04.2017 - Current
- Performed thorough dental cleanings and assessments for patients.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Managed patient records and updated health histories accurately.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Performed root planning procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within budgetary guidelines.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Joseph Schouten
Appleton, Wisconsin
04.2000 - 04.2017
- Dental hygiene duties as mentioned above
- Collaborated with team members to implement infection control protocols effectively.
- Managed appointment scheduling, ensuring efficient patient flow throughout the day.
Dental Hygienist
Valley Periodontics S C
Appleton, Wisconsin
06.2000 - 06.2001
- Conducted periodontal maintenance and root planning, ensuring comprehensive care for periodontally involved patients.
Administered chemotherapeutic treatments to enhance patient outcomes.
Educated patients on effective oral hygiene practices to prevent periodontal disease.
Focused on delivering personalized care to each patient.
Dental Assistant
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Associates
Appleton, Wisconsin
06.1994 - 05.1996
- Assisted surgeons during oral and maxillofacial procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments for safe use.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during procedures for safety.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI05-1998
Skills
- Oral hygiene education
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
Certification
Certificate to Administer Local Anesthesia June 2000
Affiliations
Volunteer as Hygienist for Mission of Mercy 6/2023 and 7/2025
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Rasmussen Family Dentistry
04.2017 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Valley Periodontics S C
06.2000 - 06.2001
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Joseph Schouten
04.2000 - 04.2017
Dental Assistant
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Associates
06.1994 - 05.1996
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fox Valley Technical College