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Megan Kohls

Lineboro,MD

Summary

Cutting-edge recent graduate Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant/EFDA

Padonia Dental Associates
08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.

Dental Assistant

Skvorak Dental Excellence
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD
06.2024

No Degree - Dental Assisting

YTI Career Institute - Altoona
York, PA
08.2014

High School Diploma -

Manchester Valley High School
Manchester, MD
06.2012

Skills

  • Specialty Procedure Assistance (Ortho, Endo, Oral Surgery, Peds)
  • Dental terminology knowledge
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Equipment Sterilization/ OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Professionalism and Etiquette
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Personable Communication
  • Digital X-Ray Proficiency
  • CPR/AED Certified

Affiliations

  • Carroll County Volunteer Fire Dept

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant (Expanded Function)
  • Dental Radiology Certified
  • Local Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide License



Timeline

Dental Assistant/EFDA

Padonia Dental Associates
08.2018 - 08.2022

Dental Assistant

Skvorak Dental Excellence
08.2014 - 08.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Hagerstown Community College

No Degree - Dental Assisting

YTI Career Institute - Altoona

High School Diploma -

Manchester Valley High School

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