Mary Clifford
Bloomfield,NM
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused RDH with 20 plus years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygenist
Summit Family Dental
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sundance Dental
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Howard Pack, DDS
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Education
Medical Billing Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Career Step
On Line05.2021
Skills
- Dental Prophylaxis
- HIPAA Compliance
- Electronic Health Records
- Indirect Patient Care
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Health Information
- Patient Education
- Stain Removal
- Exceptional Written Communication Skills
- Hygiene Practices
- Visual Examinations
- Lymph Node Feeling
- Active Listening
- Local Anesthetics
- Patient Assessments
- Nutrition Counseling
- Patient Communication
- Fluoride Application
- Gum and Tooth Examination
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Safety Proficiency
- Team Meetings
- Treatment Planning
- Technique Demonstration
- Adjunct Therapy
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Pain Control
- Update Records
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Sealant Application
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Dental Histories
- X-Ray Patients
- Full Mouth Radiographs
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygenist
Summit Family Dental
01.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sundance Dental
11.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Howard Pack, DDS
07.2019 - 10.2020
Medical Billing Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Career Step
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