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Madison Hardwick

Ozark,AL

Summary

Focused dental hygienist with several 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

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Ozark Family Dental
Ozark , AL
06.2018 - 02.2025
  • Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • 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.
  • Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.

Dental Assistant

Dothan Smiles
Dothan , Alabama
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.

Education

Dental Hygiene

UAB
Birmingham, AL

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Electronic medical records
  • Dental imaging
  • Plaque removal
  • Preventive care
  • Time management
  • Professional development
  • Clinical skills
  • Patient education and counseling

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Ozark Family Dental
06.2018 - 02.2025

Dental Assistant

Dothan Smiles
04.2016 - 06.2018

Dental Hygiene

UAB
Madison Hardwick