Lorraine Carini, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Brands

Miller Place, NY

01.2021 - 11.2024

Answered questions from patients concerning their dental needs or concerns.
Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents or updating patient records.
Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
Monitored patient progress during office visits and reported any changes in oral health to dentist.
Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing and flossing techniques.
Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
Reviewed patient charts before providing care in order to ensure accuracy of information.
Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
Obtained medical histories from new patients prior to beginning treatment plans.
Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.

Overview

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Assistant

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Assistant

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

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