Paula Braniff
Deltona,FL
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with 20+ years of experience in dental offices. Expert at performing dental examinations, prophylaxis and scaling and root planing. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Prime Dental Care
07.2010 - 08.2019
- 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.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
Dental Hygienist
Saxon Dental
11.2006 - 05.2010
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Dental Hygienist
Coast Dental
11.2002 - 11.2006
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Dental Hygienist
Orange City Modern Dentistry
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process for better time management and increased overall productivity.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Utilized advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction rates.
- Provided specialized care for pediatric patients, ensuring their comfort during dental visits while fostering healthy habits from an early age.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
Education
Vocational Certificate - Dental Assisting
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FLAssociate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05.2002
Skills
- Digital radiographs
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Anesthetic Administration
- Dental Disease Management
- Patient relationship building
Certification
- Certified Dental Anesthesia -Palm Beach State College
- Current BLS -American Heart Association
Tempmee Temp Agency
2019-2025
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Orange City Modern Dentistry
01.2022 - 02.2024
Dental Hygienist
Prime Dental Care
07.2010 - 08.2019
Dental Hygienist
Saxon Dental
11.2006 - 05.2010
Dental Hygienist
Coast Dental
11.2002 - 11.2006
Vocational Certificate - Dental Assisting
Daytona State College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Daytona State College
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