Mary Mark RDH
Southrange,WI
Summary
Accomplished Dental Hygienist offering many years of experience caring for underserved and uninsured patient populations. Expert in providing preventive care while working to raise awareness of dental hygiene and oral care in private office setting. Compassionate and understanding when treating and talking with individuals and families.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Shoreline Dental Associates
06.2017 - Current
- Examined gums with probes, and identified periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Skillfully used hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts and prophy handpieces to remove hard deposits and stains from teeth.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Maintained clear, organized dental records and reports.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Evaluated oral and dental health.
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
- Regularly attended dental society and treatment team meetings and in-service trainings to continuously learn about best practices.
- Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
Dental Hygienist
Just Kids Dental
09.2011 - 2023
- Provided dental hygiene services in schools in MN and WI to underserved and uninsured children. Provided fluoride treatments and dental and nutritional education to children and families in collaboration with Essentia Pediatrics.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and showed techniques for flossing, brushing and home care.
- Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth, applied sealants and fluoride.
Office Administrator
Dr. Meints
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Provided expert clerical skills for patients and staff by answering phones and making appointments, copying and faxing records, preparing deliveries and organizing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Assisted Physician with patient procedures, including getting patient ready for doctor, assisting during appointment, clean up and sterilization of room and equipment.
- Scheduled out patient surgeries. Scheduled all nursing home visits for doctor and accompanied doctor on visit days and assisted doctor and recorded all patient notes in program.
- Facilitated office productivity, coordinating personnel schedules, quality assurance and procedural improvements.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Bussa
05.1998 - 05.2014
- Examined gums with probes, and identified periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Regularly attended dental society and treatment team meetings and in-service trainings to continuously learn about best practices.
- Skillfully used hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts and prophy handpieces to remove hard deposits and stains from teeth.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients’ dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN1990
Certification in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Wilson Technological Center
Dix Hills ,New York1987
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dental prophylaxis
- Digital radiographs
- Anesthetic administration
- Dental charting
- Sealant application
- Patient education and counseling
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient relationship building
- Dental appliance fabrication
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist in Minnesota and Wisconsin
- CPR certified
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Local Anesthesia in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Shoreline Dental Associates
06.2017 - Current
Office Administrator
Dr. Meints
06.2014 - 06.2017
Dental Hygienist
Just Kids Dental
09.2011 - 2023
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Bussa
05.1998 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Normandale Community College
Certification in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Wilson Technological Center