Mike Vigoren, RDH
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygienist with a decade-long foundation in dental assisting and a passion for preventive periodontics. I specialize in delivering thorough, evidence-based treatment while ensuring a comfortable, positive experience for every patient. By combining strong clinical skills with a focus on patient education, I strive to equip individuals with the tools to become active participants in their oral health. I look forward to joining a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and lifelong professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mount Baker Root Canal Specialists
Bellingham, WA
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Complete vitals, CBCT scan, x-rays and pre-interview with patient.
- Assist dentist in efficient endo procedure, anticipating next steps
Dental Assistant
Unity Care Northwest
Bellingham, WA
10.2019 - 05.2022
- New patient, recall and restorative appointments for children and adults including radiographs
- Provided patient with appropriate paperwork & updated expired documents
- Wrote up chart notes for provider to approve
Office Manager
Whatcom Dental Lab
Ferndale, WA
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed cases to ensure accuracy and timeliness, update cases to add gold weight and/or parts to invoice, get more information from the dental office as needed
Dental Assistant
Kenneth A. Taylor, DDS
Bellingham, WA
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Set up rooms, clean rooms, took X-rays, wrote chart notes, perio charted, maintained a clean and organized workspace to prevent cross-contamination.
Dental Assistant Intern
Bright Now! Dental
Bellingham, WA
04.2013 - 05.2013
- Provided chairside assistance to provide excellent and efficient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene Program
Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, WA05.2026
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Charter College
Bellingham, WA01.2013
Skills
- Prophy, NSPT and Perio Maintenance
- Radiography and intra oral photography
- Custom Dental Hygiene Care Plans
- Composite and amalgam restorations
- Eaglesoft and Dentrix
- Medical and dental histories
- Vitals
- Fluoride and sealant applications
Certification
HIPAA, OSHA, CPR Certified, HIV/AIDS Training
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mount Baker Root Canal Specialists
06.2023 - 12.2025
Dental Assistant
Unity Care Northwest
10.2019 - 05.2022
Office Manager
Whatcom Dental Lab
11.2017 - 09.2019
Dental Assistant
Kenneth A. Taylor, DDS
11.2013 - 01.2014
Dental Assistant Intern
Bright Now! Dental
04.2013 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene Program
Pima Medical Institute
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Charter College