Madison Hall
Palestine,TX
Summary
Motivated dental hygiene student with practical experience in dental clinics and education in oral health care. Strong skills include patient education, preventative care, and knowledge of dental software applications. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with dental teams, and significantly contribute to patient satisfaction. Responsible and motivated student, ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, the ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Howard College
Big Spring, TX
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Provided patient education on proper brushing and flossing techniques.
- Consulted with dentists regarding treatment plans for individual patients based on their medical history.
- Performed dental prophylaxis on patients, including scaling and polishing teeth, removing calculus deposits, and plaque.
- Sanitized dental equipment between uses, and replaced disposable covers.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Learned how to communicate with patients to reduce anxiety and improve patient comfort.
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Herrington and Hernandez PLLC
Palestine, TX
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, sterilized instruments and equipment, and set up trays with instruments and materials needed by the dental hygienist.
- Expose X-rays to the patient to check for bone loss or decay.
- Cleaned and disinfected surfaces in operatories between patients.
- Scheduling patients cleanings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Howard College
San Angelo, TX05-2022
High School Diploma -
Slocum High School
Slocum, TX05-2019
Skills
- Periodontal assessment
- Patient education
- Dental prophylaxis
- X-ray exposure
- Instrument sterilization
- Dental record management
- Treatment planning
- Patient scheduling
- Time management
- Dental scaling
- Oral cancer screening
- Self motivation
- Nitrous oxide sedation
Certification
- Laser Certified
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student
Howard College
08.2023 - 05.2025
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Herrington and Hernandez PLLC
05.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
Howard College
High School Diploma -
Slocum High School
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