Maygen Hardy
Dental Hygienist
Holden,ME
Summary
I have 18 years in the dental field, and prior had 7 years in medical field as CNA and home health care aide. I have taken medical and dental direct patient care, and administrative duties as well. I have almost 20 years in Managing scheduling, insurance coding, 11 years seeing disabled Veteran clients, evaluation, diagnoses and treatment in patient focused care. I am an organized and dependable candidate willing to take on added responsibilities to meet the needs of my patients and work team
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Hygienist
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Bangor, ME
08.2011 - Current
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with [Type] and [Type] procedures.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Dental Hygienist
Mark I Lausier DMD
Bangor, Maine
01.2005 - 08.2022
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Dental Hygienist
Michael Frost DMD
Yarmouth, ME
03.2004 - 12.2004
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in [Software].
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Maine Augusta Bangor
Bangor, ME 08.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
Root planning and scaling expertise
Dental disease management
Dental prophylaxis
Digital radiographs
Nutrition counseling
Medical office administration
Sealant application
Preventive oral health education
Chronic disease management
Prophylaxis
Patient relationship building
Insurance claims
Patient Management
Dental appliance fabrication
Preventive dentistry
Case management
Patient education and counseling
Medical Records Management
Diagnostic imaging
Treatment planning
Medical billing and coding
Patient Assessments
Indirect Patient Care
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
08.2011 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Mark I Lausier DMD
01.2005 - 08.2022
Dental Hygienist
Michael Frost DMD
03.2004 - 12.2004
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Maine Augusta Bangor
08.2000 - 05.2003