Michelle R Hill
Centralia,IL
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Dental Assistant with over 35 years of clinical experience and a strong commitment to excellence in dental education. Currently serving as an Adjunct Instructor in the Dental Assisting Department at Kaskaskia College, providing hands-on instruction, mentorship, and clinical guidance to students. Skilled in coordinating clinical operations, fostering professional growth, and maintaining high standards of patient care and program compliance. Passionate about supporting student success and advancing the quality of dental assisting education through effective leadership and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor, Dental Assisting Department
Kaskaskia College
08.2024 - Current
- Provide classroom and clinical instruction to Dental Assisting students, emphasizing professionalism, technical skill, and patient care.
- Supervise students in clinical and lab settings, ensuring competency in chairside assisting, sterilization, and dental material procedures.
- Support clinical scheduling, student evaluations, and coordination of externship activities.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain program standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a role model and mentor, fostering student confidence, teamwork, and readiness for employment in the dental field.
- Various Practices – Over 35 Years of Experience
- Delivered comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental care to diverse patient populations.
- Assisted with restorative, surgical, and specialty procedures, demonstrating strong technical precision and patient communication.
- Trained and mentored new dental assistants and hygienists in clinical best practices, infection control, and patient management.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensured compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations, and promoted a positive, professional clinical environment.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - General Studies, Leadership Essentials Concentration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene program: Dental Hygiene
Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL05.2000
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.1990
Skills
- Clinical coordination and site management
- Student supervision and mentorship
- Curriculum implementation and lab instruction
- Clinical competency evaluation and assessment
- Patient care, infection control, and OSHA compliance
- Communication with dental offices and clinical partners
- Record keeping, scheduling, and program organization
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of dental materials, procedures, and chairside techniques
- Commitment to student success and professional ethics
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – State of Illinois, Active
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) – Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), Active
- CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Current
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor, Dental Assisting Department
Kaskaskia College
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor's of Arts - General Studies, Leadership Essentials Concentration
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene program: Dental Hygiene
Lakeland College
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Kaskaskia College