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Mckenna Owens

Joplin,MO

Summary

Dental professional with experience in patient care and an emphasis on collaborating with colleagues to create the best treatment plan for patients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist

McKnight and Oliver Periodontics
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Performed periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing, and delivery of local anesthesia
  • Tailored individualized oral hygiene instructions for patients
  • Provided oral cancer screenings, maintained up-to-date patient records, and took digital x-rays and CBCT scans

Dental Hygienist

Pediatric Dental Specialists
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Completed child prophylaxis and digital x-rays
  • Educated patients and parents about proper home care habits to maintain oral health
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Kansas City University
Joplin, MO
05-2027

Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene -

University of Missouri, Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
05-2020

Bachelor of Science, Health Science -

Truman State Unviersity
Kirksville, MO
05-2018

Skills

  • Kansas and Missouri Dental Hygiene Licenses
  • SBIRT and Nicotine Cessation Training
  • CPR, HIPAA, OSHA Certifications
  • Motivational Interviewing Certification
  • Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Certification
  • Patient care

Involvement

Clubs

  • American Association for Women Dentists, Vice President
  • American Dental Student Dental Association, member

Volunteer

  • Joplin Animal Shelter
  • LaFayette House
  • School-based dental screenings - Johnson County, KS and Jackson County, MO
  • Uplift Organization - Kansas City, MO

Prairie Village Environmental Committee 

  • Attended and participated in monthly meetings, as well as implemented tasks created by the committee
  • Steering committee leader for the Go Green Environmental Fair in Johnson County




Timeline

Dental Hygienist

McKnight and Oliver Periodontics
10.2020 - 07.2023

Dental Hygienist

Pediatric Dental Specialists
07.2020 - 10.2020

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Kansas City University

Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene -

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Bachelor of Science, Health Science -

Truman State Unviersity

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