Polly Bateman
Saint Joseph,MI
Summary
Professional dental care provider with significant experience in oral health maintenance and patient education. Adept at performing thorough cleanings, periodontal dental therapy, and preventative care. Strong focus on team collaboration and team work, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, skilled in using dental technology, and valued for excellent interpersonal communication.
40 years of dental experience: including dental assisting, front desk experience, orthodontic assisting and specializing in working with pediatric patients,
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Intercare Community Health Center
11.2015 - 09.2024
- I was hired at Intercare to start two new programs that were federally funded by a grant: integrated prenatal care and medical integration with dental hygiene appointments and further care in the dental clinic- both programs very successful, relating to new hires for one of the programs
- Collaborated with dental team members to provide comprehensive care for patients, enhancing overall experience.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting oral health awareness and serving underserved populations.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eclinical Works
- Daily routine of a typical dental hygienist . Exam, x-rays, perio-charting, scaling, polish, floss, oral hygiene instructions.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr, Darlene Getz, DDS
11.2007 - 08.2013
- Daily routine of a dental hygienist include but are not limited to: reviewing medical charts, taking blood pressure, oral health instructions, nutritional counseling, taking x-rays when needed, perio-charting, cavitron, hand scaling and polishing teeth, applying fluoride and proficient placement of sealants.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr, Frank Conklin, DDS
01.2000 - 11.2007
- Daily routine of a dental hygienist include but are not limited to: reviewing medical charts, taking blood pressure, oral health instructions, nutritional counseling, taking x-rays when needed, perio-charting, cavitron, hand scaling and polishing teeth, applying fluoride and proficient placement of sealants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI05.1999
Skills
- Great Communication skills
- Attention to Detail
- Knowledge of Dental Terms and Conditions
- Critical Thinking
- Compasionate
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Intercare Community Health Center
11.2015 - 09.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr, Darlene Getz, DDS
11.2007 - 08.2013
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr, Frank Conklin, DDS
01.2000 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ashford University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Kellogg Community College
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