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Mary Ann Payne

Mary Ann Payne

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Dental Hygienist with 16 years of experience dedicated to providing optimal dental care. In addition to providing the utmost patient counseling. Strong interpersonal skills interacting with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule. Talented at working with diverse personality types and cultures to provide an uplifting work environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist, Full-time/36 Hours Per Week

Dr. Shawn McFarland DDS
11.2016 - Current
  • Perform screenings and prophylaxis. Average of 36 patients per office directed 4 day work week. In addition to providing care to special needs patients.
  • Educate patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrate techniques for flossing and brushing.
  • Clean patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Maintain accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
  • Apply fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Capture patients' dental radiographs to provide dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Make and confirm appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain patient recalls.
  • Correctly administer local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
  • Sterilize equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
  • Cross trained in front office, answering phones, scheduling and processing payments.

Dental Hygienist, Part-time/30 Hours Per Week

Dr. Su-Wen Chang DDS
07.2007 - 11.2015
  • Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Educate patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrate techniques for flossing and brushing.
  • Maintain accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
  • Apply fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Capture patients' dental radiographs to provide dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Follow-up care to maintain patient recalls.
  • Correctly administer local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
  • Sterilize equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
06.2007

Skills

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Patient Education and Prophylaxis
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Preventive Oral Health Education
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Gross Debridement, Root Planning and Scaling Expertise
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Eases and Comforts Patient Dental Fears/Anxiety

Certification

  • Licensed Dental Hygienist - State of Arizona
  • Certificate of Local Anesthesia
  • CPR/AED certified

Volunteer Work

Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy - Assisted underprivileged individuals with charitable dental care at no cost.

Tucson Clean and Beautiful - Participated in cleaning one mile stretch of highway on a monthly basis. Adjacent to VA Hospital. 

Timeline

Dental Hygienist, Full-time/36 Hours Per Week

Dr. Shawn McFarland DDS
11.2016 - Current

Dental Hygienist, Part-time/30 Hours Per Week

Dr. Su-Wen Chang DDS
07.2007 - 11.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Pima Community College

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