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Mary DesJardins

Westchester,IL

Summary

Dynamic Dental Hygienist with extensive experience across diverse settings, including Smile Illinois and private practices in the Chicago area. Excelled in patient education, leveraging dental software proficiency and exceptional interpersonal skills to enhance patient relationships and oral health outcomes. Proven leader in adopting advanced dental hygiene technologies and methodologies, significantly improving preventive care standards.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Temporary Dental Hygienist

Dental Offices in Chicago Area
Chicago, IL
08.2007 - Current
  • Stepped into new office situations to provide compaasionate care to patients according to each office's protocol.
  • Approached patients and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
  • Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
  • Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
  • Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
  • Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
  • Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.

Dental Hygienist

Karl Wash and William Wash DDS
Bensenville, IL
08.1983 - 02.2022
  • Capably performed prophylaxis for all patients.
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
  • Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
  • Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.

School Sealant Program RDH / Team Lead

Smile Illinois
Farmington , MI
10.2007 - 12.2021
  • Served as Team Lead by overseeing 2-4 dental staffers providing quality preventive care to patients within school settings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
05-2000

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

College of DupPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05-1998

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Kellogg Communty College
Battle Creek, MI
05-1976

Skills

  • Dental health promotion
  • Patient relationship building
  • Dental charting
  • Preventive oral health education
  • Periodontal evaluation
  • Soft tissue management
  • Dental software proficiency
  • Digital radiographs
  • Patient safety proficiency
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control

Timeline

School Sealant Program RDH / Team Lead

Smile Illinois
10.2007 - 12.2021

Temporary Dental Hygienist

Dental Offices in Chicago Area
08.2007 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Karl Wash and William Wash DDS
08.1983 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Elmhurst University

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

College of DupPage

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Kellogg Communty College

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