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Paige Paschal

woodstock,AL

Summary

Dynamic Registered Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at Chace Lake Family Dentistry, excelling in patient education and preventive care. Proficient in periodontal charting and electronic health records, I foster strong patient relationships and collaborate effectively with dental teams to enhance treatment outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and patient satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

chace lake family dentistry
Hoover, AL
12.2021 - Current
  • Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
  • Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
  • Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following safety protocols set forth by the American Dental Association.
  • Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
  • Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
  • Monitored patient progress during office visits and reported any changes in oral health to dentist.
  • Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents or updating patient records.
  • Obtained medical histories from new patients prior to beginning treatment plans.
  • Answered questions from patients concerning their dental needs or concerns.
  • Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
  • Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
  • Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
  • Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with dentists or hygienists as needed.
  • Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing and flossing techniques.
  • Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
  • Reviewed patient charts before providing care in order to ensure accuracy of information.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
  • Ensured that infection control procedures were followed at all times during treatments.
  • Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
  • Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods.

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

ADHP
Birmingham, AL
06-1997

Skills

  • Periodontal charting
  • Intraoral radiographs
  • Preventive dental care
  • Patient education
  • Electronic health records
  • Infection control
  • Customer service
  • Patient assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Dental procedures
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Stain removal
  • Soft tissue management (STM)
  • Medical history documentation
  • Digital radiographs
  • Dental impression specialist
  • Tooth whitening
  • Patient relationship building

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

chace lake family dentistry
12.2021 - Current

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

ADHP

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