Nicole Smith
Tallmadge,OH
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Hygienist bringing several years of experience caring for patients through dental hygiene services. Expert in prophylaxis and patient education resulting in reduced dental decay and fewer cavities for patients. Team-oriented with success in building long-term relationships with patients to gain loyal return customers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Summit Dental Specialists
Macedonia, Ohio
11.2009 - 05.2025
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and organized dental supplies.
- Recorded oral health notes and updated patient charts.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control standards.
- Educated patients on brushing, flossing, and home care.
- Prepared treatment rooms for specialist procedures.
- Reviewed medical histories and identified care concerns.
- Coordinated chairside support with dentists and specialty teams.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care planning.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
- Counseled patients on smoking cessation strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Maintained organized records of patient treatment information. of treatment information in patient records.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Adam Pollock
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
04.2004 - 05.2007
- Assisted chairside in Dr. Adam Pollock's office during dental examinations and procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterilized instruments and organized dental supplies.
- Captured dental x-rays and maintained patient records with accuracy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH 08.2007 - 05.2009
Tallmadge Highschool
Tallmadge, OHSkills
- Dental prophylaxis
- Sealant application
- Fluoride treatments
- Oral cancer screening
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Local anesthesia administration
- Stain removal
- Tooth whitening
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Dental radiography
- Radiographic interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical documentation
- Medical history review
- Patient management
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical records management
- Dental software proficiency
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Supply ordering
- Detail orientation
- Preventive dentistry
- Preventive oral health education
- Nutrition counseling
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Treatment Planning
- Relationship management
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Treatment Planning
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Relationship management
Certification
- Nitrous Oxide
- Local Anesthesia
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Summit Dental Specialists
11.2009 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Cuyahoga Community College
08.2007 - 05.2009
Dental Assistant
Dr. Adam Pollock
04.2004 - 05.2007
Tallmadge Highschool