Megan Fitch, RDH

• Performed routine dental prophylaxis, scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments
• Performed scaling and root planning for patients with active periodontal disease and periodontal maintenance cleanings
• Completed periodontal charting to develop tailored care plans for maintaining or stabilizing periodontal health
• Educate patients on effective oral health practices, including diet, brushing, flossing, and fluoride use, to promote better health outcomes
• Adjusted prophylactic dental treatment plans based on individual patient needs to enhance oral health management
• Acquired dental images to support the evaluation and treatment planning process using Dexis digital X-ray sensor and Patterson software to identify areas of concern and present to dentists for review
• Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients following all OSHA and infection-control standards
• Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories along with detailed appointment notes using Dentrix software

● Facilitated patient comfort and education regarding dental health to enhance overall experience

● Perform prophylaxis and periodontal therapy, apply fluoride varnish, and educate patients on how to achieve and maintain excellent oral health

● Recommended personalized dental products to improve patient care and oral health outcomes

● Take patient radiographs including panorex and cone beam scans using digital sensors and Prexion CBCT machine

● Perform wellness scans using an Itero scanner for indicated patients

● Review and update patient medical history

● Documented services provided to patients, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in patient records

● Keep workspace and office clean by sterilizing instruments, rooms, and resetting clinical areas utilizing all infection control protocols

● Perform Zoom in-office whitening

● Perform prophylaxis and periodontal therapy, apply fluoride, take x-rays using phosphor plate digital radiographs, and educate patients on how to improve and maintain optimal oral health

● Reviewed and updated patient medical histories to ensure comprehensive care

● Accurately document all dental hygiene services and appointment findings

● Welcomed patients with a friendly smile to create a welcoming atmosphere to help promote comfort and ease during visits

● Performed cleaning and sterilization of instruments and workspace to adhere to infection control standards

● Performed prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, fluoride varnish application, and sealant placement for diverse patient age groups

● Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to promote healthy oral hygiene habits and overall health outcomes

● Documented and charted oral health conditions of patients to include healthy gingival tissues, caries, gingivitis, periodontal disease, and abnormalities by intraoral examination and capturing and reading digital radiographs

● Executed infection control protocols by thoroughly cleaning and sterilizing instruments, work space, and surfaces to ensure patient safety