Marsha Womack
Derby,KS
Summary
Compassionate dental hygienist with several years of experience in all areas of dentistry, including prophylaxis, infection prevention, clinical documentation, and adherence to dental practice standards. Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation, being detail oriented, and ensuring comfort. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Frankenbery, Johnson, & Long DDS
Wichita, KS
09.2018 - Current
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Documented patient histories, vital signs, and treatment notes with accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
- Implemented effective infection control measures by sterilizing instruments and following strict protocols for cleanliness.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction rates.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Served as a mentor for new dental hygienists, sharing knowledge and best practices to help them excel in their roles.
Dental Hygienist
Rose Hill Family Dentistry
Rose Hill, Kansas
06.2007 - 08.2018
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
Education
Associate of Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2004
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cowley College
Arkansas City, KS05-2001
Skills
- Patient relationship building
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Preventive oral health education
- Patient management
- Infection control
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Dental software proficiency
- Safety compliance
Certification
Registered Dental Hygienist
CPR certified
OSHA/HIPPA trained
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Frankenbery, Johnson, & Long DDS
09.2018 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Rose Hill Family Dentistry
06.2007 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cowley College
Associate of Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Wichita State University
Volunteer
- Grace med free clinic days
- Rose Hill free clinic days
References
References available upon request.