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Rachel Barnes

Searsport,Maine

Summary

Skilled Dental Hygienist with a track record of enhancing patient oral health at Bucksport Dental Associates, adept in soft tissue management and preventive oral health education. Excelled in patient relationship building and Dentrix software, significantly improving treatment outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in digital radiography and periodontal evaluation, prioritizing meticulous care and effective scheduling.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Bucksport Dental Associates
Bucksport, ME
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
  • Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
  • Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
  • Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
  • Cleaned and polished removable appliances such as dentures and orthodontic retainers.
  • Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
  • Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
  • Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
  • Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
  • Performed oral cancer screenings at each visit.
  • Counseled patients on smoking cessation strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
  • Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within budgetary guidelines.
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, sealants, and SDF, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.

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Dental Hygienist

Penobscot Bay Dentistry
Belfast, USA
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
  • Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
  • Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
  • Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
  • Cleaned and polished removable appliances such as dentures and orthodontic retainers.
  • Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
  • Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
  • Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
  • Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
  • Performed oral cancer screenings at each visit.
  • Counseled patients on smoking cessation strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
  • Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within budgetary guidelines.
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, sealants, and SDF, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.

Education

B.S. - Dental Hygiene

University of Maine at Augusta
Bangor, Maine
12.2023

A.S. - Dental Hygiene

University of Maine at Augusta
Bangor, Maine
05.2022

Skills

  • Soft tissue management
  • Preventive oral health education
  • Dentrix software proficiency
  • Periodontal evaluation
  • Fluoride application
  • Digital radiography
  • Patient relationship building
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Meticulous and organized
  • Office supply inventory control
  • Multitasking and prioritization

Certification

  • Maine License to Practice Dental Hygiene
  • Maine Board of Dental Examiners Local Anesthesia Authority
  • Maine Board of Dental Examiners Nitrous Oxide Authority
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Clinicalexperienceandskills

  • Dental & Periodontal Charting
  • Preventive Education
  • Scaling & Root Planing
  • Intraoral Video & Digital Photography
  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Desensitization
  • Delivery of Local Anesthesia
  • Delivery of Local Periodontal Therapies
  • Infection Control & Sterilization Procedures
  • Subgingival Irrigation
  • Delivery of Nitrous Oxide & Oxygen
  • Polishing
  • Use of Phase Contrast Microscope
  • Fluoride & Sealant Application
  • Exposing Intraoral & Panoramic Radiographs
  • Dental Disease Management
  • Proficient with Dentrix and Eaglesoft software
  • Treatment Planning
  • Scheduling recall hygiene appointments and restorative appointments

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Bucksport Dental Associates
11.2023 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Penobscot Bay Dentistry
06.2022 - 09.2023

B.S. - Dental Hygiene

University of Maine at Augusta

A.S. - Dental Hygiene

University of Maine at Augusta
Rachel Barnes
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