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, IL05-2000
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
College of DupPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05-1998
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Kellogg Communty College
Battle Creek, MI05-1976
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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