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Mary Grace Sears

Snohomish

Summary

Dynamic Dental Hygienist with a proven track record at Davis Family Dentistry, skilled in periodontal evaluations, instrumentation and patient care. Adept in fostering patient comfort. I excel in enhancing compliance through effective communication and education. Committed to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Davis Family Dentistry
06.2021 - Current
  • Comprehensive implementation of periodontal evaluations and treatment development, with strong consideration of all contributing factors.
  • Provide exceptional patient care including routine dental cleanings, periodontal therapy, and fluoride treatments
  • Demonstrate competency in reviewing thorough oral hygiene instructions and increasing patient compliance
  • Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.

Dental Hygienist

Koczarski Family and Aesthetic Dentistry
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Thoroughly record and review patient medical and oral health history to provide appropriate care
  • Exceptional detail given when performing Extra oral/ Intra oral exams, including use of Velscope and intra oral photos
  • Provide thorough cleaning with meticulous removal of calculus deposits, plaque and stain from teeth, using appropriate selection of dental instruments and proper instrumentation
  • Assist the dentist by taking accurate radiographs, charting conditions of decay/disease for diagnosis and treatment
  • Assisted with restorative treatment including delivery of local anesthetic, placement and finishing of composite fillings, and application of Silver Diamine Fluoride

Lead Dental Assistant

8to8 Dental
01.2013 - 01.2017

• Assisting the Dental operator with restorative
procedures such as composite fillings, crown preparations, temporary crown fabrication, impressions of all types and root canal treatments.

• Assist oral surgery procedures including both simple and surgical extractions, bone graft, and implant placement. Provided thorough post operative recommendations.

• Assist with N2O/O2administration,OralSedation,and IV Sedation dentistry

• Keep note of dental supply and inventory, order replenishments as necessary

  • Entrusted to oversee and train new dental assistants
  • Experienced taking precise diagnostic radiographs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Dental Hygiene

Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA
06-2019

Skills

  • Educated and trained to to implement the highest standard of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care
  • Excellent chairside demeanor with a strong emphasis on increasing patient relaxation and comfortability
  • Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and CurveHero software
  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Fluoride application
  • Highly detail oriented

Certification

  • WA state DOH Dental Hygiene License
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Davis Family Dentistry
06.2021 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Koczarski Family and Aesthetic Dentistry
01.2020 - 06.2021

Lead Dental Assistant

8to8 Dental
01.2013 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Dental Hygiene

Seattle Central College
Mary Grace Sears