Melissa Nelson
Spanish Fort,AL
Summary
Friendly and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist offering almost 14 years of experience in dental prophylaxis and oral hygiene. The overall care of the patient is my number one priority. Excell at making patients feel more comfortable and alleviating patient fears. Enjoy working closely with other team members to provide excellent patient care and creating long-term relationships with my patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gregory Sweeney DMD
05.2022 - Current
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality care products.
- Took dental images and digital x-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists review.
- Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing in addition to applying sealants fluoride treatment and operating an intraoral camera.
- Experienced in dental alginate impressions for night guards, bleach trays, and retainers.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Thames Family Dentistry
10.2012 - 03.2022
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing.
- Experienced in Invisalign and itero scanning along with dental alginate impressions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN06.2012
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Southaven, MS05.2010
Skills
- Periodontal Treatment
- Oral Prophylaxis
- Digital radiography
- Practiceworks Software
- Eaglesoft Software
- Zoom whitening
- Nitrous Oxide Administration and monitoring
- Local Anesthetic Administration
- CPR certified
- Invisalign and Itero scanning
- Alginate dental impressions
- Intraoral camera
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gregory Sweeney DMD
05.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Thames Family Dentistry
10.2012 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northwest Mississippi Community College