Megan Howard Lawley
Columbiana,AL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist with a strong clinical skill set and a strong ability to build patient relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Southern Dental Birmingham
12.2020 - 04.2024
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix software.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Applied fluoride varnish and dental sealants to help aid in prevention of dental caries.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Provided periodontal patients with non surgical periodontal treatments (SRP).
- Applied in office desensitizing agents to help patients with hypersensitivity contributing to gingival recession.
- Took and interpreted dental radiographs using digital sensor and handheld X ray device (Nomad).
Registered Dental Hygienist
Narrows Family Dentistry
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix software.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Applied fluoride varnish and dental sealants to help aid in prevention of dental caries.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Worked with the dentist in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Diagnosed and treated periodontal patients with non surgical periodontal therapy (SRP).
- Applied in office desensitizing agents to help patients with hypersensitivity contributing to gingival recession.
- Took and interpreted digital dental radiographs using dental phosphor plates and Scan X technology.
RDH & Lead Dental Assistant
Michael B. Randle, DMD
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry.
- Managed dental supply inventory.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Sterilized instruments and disinfected work areas.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns and bridges.
- Performed in office ZOOM whitening procedures.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (this office used film and had a dark room for developing x-rays).
- Performed dental hygiene duties such as dental prophylaxis and non surgical periodontal therapy, demonstrated oral hygiene instructions, placed dental sealants, utilized ultrasonic scalers and built genuine patient rapport.
Dental Assistant & Front Desk
Michael B. Randle, DMD
12.2013 - 07.2018
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry.
- Managed dental supply inventory.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns and bridges.
- Documented patient dental health information and medical history.
- Performed in office ZOOM whitening procedures.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (this office used film and had a dark room for developing x-rays).
- Verified dental insurance and determined patient copays, scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Orthodontic Assistant
Greystone Orthodontics
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Sanitized surfaces and sterilized orthodontic instruments.
- Took extra oral dental x-rays such as panoramic and ceph images, took diagnostic photographs and dental impressions.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for each patient.
- Assisted in fabricating custom orthodontic appliances tailored to individual patient needs.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds for ortho appliances and retainers.
- Demonstrated home care instructions to patients.
Education
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program - RDH
Birmingham, AL07.2018
Chelsea High School
Chelsea, AL05.2012
Skills
- Non surgical periodontal therapy and maintenance expertise
- Dentrix and Eaglesoft software proficiency
- Sealant application
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- In office ZOOM whitening
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Southern Dental Birmingham
12.2020 - 04.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Narrows Family Dentistry
03.2020 - 12.2020
RDH & Lead Dental Assistant
Michael B. Randle, DMD
07.2018 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant & Front Desk
Michael B. Randle, DMD
12.2013 - 07.2018
Orthodontic Assistant
Greystone Orthodontics
08.2012 - 11.2013
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program - RDH
Chelsea High School
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