Myesha I. Goldson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventative care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Codelli Periodontics And Implants
Atlanta, GA
10.2019 - Current
- Provide Supportive Periodontal Therapy to all 3-month and alternating recall patients.
- Perform Scaling and root planing daily to address inflammation and diseased root surfaces/ implants including under sedation/ nitrous.
- Removal of Screw- retained prosthesis while providing periodontal therapy around implants.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in DSN and Perio Panda.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Actively listened to patients requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and customizing home care for each patient to maintain stability of periodontal health.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments, laser disinfection.
- Communication with referring Doctors via progress letter sent after each appointment describing treatment completed and future treatments including Endodontic/Restorative evaluations.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pacific Dental Services
Sandy Springs, GA
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Experience in providing preventative dental care services and oral health care assessments.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2018
Skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Nitrous Oxide
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Periodontics
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Stain Removal
- Universal Precautions
- HIPAA Awareness Training Certification
- Local Anesthetics
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Pain Control
Personal Information
LICENSURE , Registered Dental Hygienist
HIPPA certified
CPR certified
AED Trained
Additional Information
- AWARDS , 2018 Colgate Star Award
- 2018 Faculty Award
- COMMUNITY SERVICE Helped Organized and implemented an oral health presentation for one hundred children in a Cambodian Village.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Codelli Periodontics And Implants
10.2019 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pacific Dental Services
06.2018 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Albany State University
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