Melissa McAmis
Summary
Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering 14 years of experience in high-volume dental offices. Expertise in screening patients for cancer and oral diseases, performing prophylaxis and providing education on oral hygiene and health. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Beach Dentistry
05.2018 - Current
- Remove calculus deposits, and stains from teeth supra and subgingival
- Provide clinical service and patient education to improve and maintain oral health.
- Feel swollen or tender lymph nodes while performing an oral cancer screening.
- Expose and develop intra and extra oral radiographs.
- Chart, record and document all findings during procedure.
- Maintain office schedule. Provide excellent customer service.
- Record and review medical histories.
- Order supplies while staying in budget.
Dental Hygienist
Lake View Dental
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Remove calculus deposits, and stains from teeth supra and subgingival
- Provide clinical service and patient education to improve and maintain oral health.
- Feel swollen or tender lymph nodes while performing an oral cancer screening.
- Expose and develop intra and extra oral radiographs.
- Chart, record and document all findings during procedure.
- Maintain office schedule. Provide excellent customer service.
- Record and review medical histories.
- Order supplies while staying in budget.
Dental Assistant
University Of Florida, College Of Dentistry
03.2011 - 03.2016
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
St. Petersburg College
Pinellas Park, FL05.2018
Skills
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Electronic Health Records
- Preventive dentistry
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Patient Communication
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Education
- Local anesthesia administration
- Periodontal evaluation
- Scaling an Root Planing,Periodontal maintenance, Prophylaxis, and Stain Removal
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Beach Dentistry
05.2018 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Lake View Dental
05.2018 - 03.2019
Dental Assistant
University Of Florida, College Of Dentistry
03.2011 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
St. Petersburg College
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