Melanie Mouton
Onalaska,TX
Summary
Highly motivated dental hygienist with over 20 years experience in helping populations with limited access to quality dental care. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Onalaska Independent School District
Onalaska, TX
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Goodland Dentistry
Lufkin, Texas
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Examined gums for signs of disease, using probes and other instruments.
- Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing, and flossing techniques.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Neal Johnson, DMD
Billings, Montana
05.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
Pollok, Texas
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Applied cavity-preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing, and flossing techniques.
Registered Dental Hygienist
UTMB/Federal Bureau of Prisons
Beaumont, Texas
06.1999 - 05.2018
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Conducted internal audits of processes and procedures to assess compliance with relevant regulations.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing, and flossing techniques.
Registered Dental Hygienist
James Arisco, DDS
Port Neches, TX
06.1996 - 05.1999
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-1996
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Sealants
- Fluoride Application
- Oral hygiene education
- Infection control
- Treatment planning
- Time management
- Effective communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Onalaska Independent School District
11.2023 - 05.2025
Registered Dental Hygienist
Goodland Dentistry
01.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Neal Johnson, DMD
05.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lufkin State Supported Living Center
07.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Dental Hygienist
UTMB/Federal Bureau of Prisons
06.1999 - 05.2018
Registered Dental Hygienist
James Arisco, DDS
06.1996 - 05.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lamar University
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