Melissa Drouse RDH
Pinconning,MI
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with 18 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Expert at performing dental examinations, prophylaxis and periodontal therapy. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mid Michigan Periodontics and Implants
07.2022 - Current
- Perform Comprehensive oral health assessments identifying and treating periodontal disease in patients of all ages.
- Screen patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Capably perform periodontal maintenance and debridement in presence of periodontal disease
- Routinely administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide to provide patient comfort during periodontal procedures.
- Deliver compassionate care and monitor patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Maintain accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Family Dental Center
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Performed screenings, prophylaxis, and fluoride treatments on 8-10 patients per day
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Michael Learman, D.D.S.
04.2007 - 09.2020
- Performed screenings, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and applied dental sealants on 9-12 patients per day
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Provided quality compassionate care for patients in all age groups
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Scheduled re-care appointments
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Administered local anesthetic.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Zettel and Zettel D.D.S.
04.2010 - 06.2017
- Administer adult and child prophylaxis
- Educate patients
- Expose digital radiographs, co-diagnose caries
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Delta College
University Center, MI05.2006
Skills
- Patient Screening
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Patient Relations
- Preventive dentistry
- Supply Management
- Local anesthesia administration
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist - 2006-Present
- Local Anesthesia Certification - 2006-Present
- Nitrous Oxide Certification - 2006-Present
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mid Michigan Periodontics and Implants
07.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Family Dental Center
09.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Zettel and Zettel D.D.S.
04.2010 - 06.2017
Registered Dental Hygienist
Michael Learman, D.D.S.
04.2007 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Delta College
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