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MICHELLE HILL

Centralia,IL

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist with over 34 years hands-on clinical practice and a strong passion for education. Proven ability to mentor and train dental assistants, with a comprehensive understanding of dental procedures, patient care, and clinical operations. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and instructional skills to excel as a Dental Assisting instructor.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Salem Family Dental Care
02.2019 - Current
  • Treating 7-8 patients daily with a four day work week
  • Skilled in patient assessment, dental hygiene/periodontal treatment, digital radiographs, fluoride treatments, administering nitrous oxide, as well as giving oral injections
  • Properly explaining proper treatment needs, individualized attention to ensure the patients are comfortable and understand what the treatment is for and the importance of proper oral homecare
  • Front desk duties, i.e
  • Answering phones and making patient appointments, taking payments
  • CPR certified.

Dental Hygienist

Breese Dental Group, P.C.
07.2000 - Current
  • Treating 7-8 patients daily for 23 years, working one day a week
  • Skilled in patient assessment, dental hygiene/periodontal treatment, digital radiographs, fluoride treatments, administering oral injections
  • Properly explaining proper treatment needs, individualized attention to ensure the patients are comfortable and understand what the treatment is for and the importance of proper oral homecare
  • CPR certified.

Dental Hygienist

David R. Blair D.D.S.-Retired
10.2001 - 02.2019
  • Treating 7-8 patients daily
  • Skilled in patient assessment, dental hygiene/periodontal treatment, digital radiographs, fluoride treatments, administering nitrous oxide, as well as giving oral injections
  • Properly explaining proper treatment needs, individualized attention to ensure the patients are comfortable and understand what the treatment is for and the importance of proper oral homecare
  • Front desk duties, i.e
  • Answering phones and making patient appointments, taking payments
  • CPR certified.

Education

General Studies Bachelor's Degree- Leadership Essentials Concentration - General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
05.2023 - 08.2024

Associate, Dental Hygiene program - Dental Hygiene

Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL
08.1998 - 05.2000

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL
08.1989 - 05.1990

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Team Collaboration
  • Four Handed Dentistry
  • Dental Radiography
  • Local Anesthesia Administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Sealant Application
  • Periodontal Therapy
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Safety Compliance
  • HIPAA Awareness Training Certification
  • CPR/AED Certified

Software

Dentrix, Eaglesoft

Timeline

General Studies Bachelor's Degree- Leadership Essentials Concentration - General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
05.2023 - 08.2024

Dental Hygienist

Salem Family Dental Care
02.2019 - Current

Dental Hygienist

David R. Blair D.D.S.-Retired
10.2001 - 02.2019

Dental Hygienist

Breese Dental Group, P.C.
07.2000 - Current

Associate, Dental Hygiene program - Dental Hygiene

Lakeland College
08.1998 - 05.2000

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Kaskaskia College
08.1989 - 05.1990

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