Miranda Jense
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
Experienced Registered Dental Hygienist with a strong background in periodontal therapy and caring for underserved patient populations in high-need clinical settings. Proven ability to deliver patient-centered care while supporting efficient clinic operations and collaborating within team-based environments. Skilled in scaling and root planing (SRP), local anesthesia, and patient education, with a commitment to improving access to care and supporting the mission of community-focused and academic dental programs, with interest in continued involvement in dental education and community health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Half Price Dental
Orem, UT
10.2025 - Current
- Provide care in a clinic affiliated with a dental hygiene program
- Provide preventive and periodontal care in a low-cost clinic serving primarily uninsured and underserved populations
- Perform scaling and root planing (SRP) with frequent management of advanced periodontal cases
- Deliver patient education focused on disease prevention and long-term oral health
Registered Dental Hygienist
JC Dental
Taylorsville, UT
07.2023 - Current
- Sole hygienist in a solo private general practice, managing all hygiene operations in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Provide periodontal-focused care with a high volume of SRP procedures drive by patient population needs
- Administer local anesthesia to ensure effective and comfortable treatment
- Collaborate directly with the dentist on diagnosis, treatment planning, and continuity of care
- Develop and implement systems to improve workflow, scheduling efficiency, and patient flow
- Train dental assistants on sterilization protocols and infection control standards
Registered Dental Hygienist
Orem Family Dental
Orem, UT
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Conduct periodontal assessments and identify disease progression to support appropriate treatment planning
- Perform scaling and root planing (SRP) and preventive care as part of comprehensive patient management
- Educate patients on individualized home-care and long-term oral health strategies
- Present and coordinate treatment plans based on clinical findings
Registered Dental Hygienist
Stonehaven Dental
Draper, UT
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Provide preventive and periodontal care in a high volume DSO practice environment
- Perform SRP on patients under deep sedation in coordination with a CRNA, including cases requiring airway support
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide to support patient comfort during procedures
- Collaborate with multiple providers to develop and execute individualized treatment plans
- Manage schedule flow to maintain productivity while ensuring quality patient care
Youth Mentor
Provo Canyon School
Springville, UT
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported adolescents with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges in a structured care environment
- De-escalated high-stress situations and applied problem-solving strategies to ensure patient safety
- Coordinated daily activities and assisted with medical appointments
Education
Planned Pre-Dental Coursework - Starting August 2026
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCBachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Utah College of Dental Hygiene
Orem, UT04-2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2018
Skills
- Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
- Local Anesthesia Administration
- High-Volume Patient Management
- Double-Booked Scheduling
- Workflow Optimization & Efficiency
- Staff Training & Team Support
- Sterilization & Infection Control
- Patient Education & Case Presentation
- Dentrix, Open Dental, CareStack
Certification
- Local Anesthesia License
- Laser Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Half Price Dental
10.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
JC Dental
07.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Orem Family Dental
03.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Stonehaven Dental
06.2020 - 02.2023
Youth Mentor
Provo Canyon School
01.2018 - 06.2020
Planned Pre-Dental Coursework - Starting August 2026
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Utah College of Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied Science -
Utah Valley University