Mary Lane
Dallas,TX
Summary
Accomplished Dental Hygiene Student at Concorde Career College, excelling in radiographic interpretation and patient rapport, significantly improved oral health through educational initiatives. Demonstrated exceptional skill in infection control and patient management at Community Health Care, streamlining workflow and exceeding productivity goals. Certified in HIPAA, adept at ensuring patient privacy and safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Concorde Career College
04.2023 - Current
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized oral hygiene education.
- Developed strong rapport with patients of all ages, fostering trust in the dental practice while alleviating anxiety surrounding treatment.
- Managed patient appointments effectively, reducing wait times and maintaining punctual schedules.
Dental Hygienist Assistant
Community Health Care
02.2006 - 06.2022
- Exceeded performance expectations by consistently meeting productivity goals within a fast-paced dental practice environment.
- Streamlined office workflow by effectively managing appointments and scheduling followups.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Performed excellent X-ray imaging techniques, minimizing radiation exposure while capturing high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Maintained a sterile and organized workspace for optimal infection control and efficiency.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
Eton Technical Institute
Federal Way, WAAssociate Degree in Dental - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX02-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA06-2018
Skills
- Radiographic interpretation
- Dental charting
- Instrument sterilization
- Periodontal assessment
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Digital radiography
- Nutritional counseling
- Oral cancer screening
- Infection control
- Pain control
- HIPAA awareness training certification
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student
Concorde Career College
04.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist Assistant
Community Health Care
02.2006 - 06.2022
Graduate Certificate - Dental Assistant
Eton Technical Institute
Associate Degree in Dental - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Pierce College
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