Rachel Christopher
Registered Dental Hygienist
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Experienced Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) dedicated to fostering whole-body wellness through patient-centered care and education. With a focus on promoting patient compliance through trust built on up-to-date dental hygiene practices and genuine empathy. Valued for the ability to cultivate long-term patient relationships, ensuring loyalty and contributing to practice success. Core traits include intuitiveness, influence, steadiness, supportiveness, sincerity, and sympathy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Celebrate Smile Dental
Fairborn, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
Dayton, Ohio
06.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Small Smiles Dental Clinic
Boise, ID
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Facilitated better communication between parents and providers through clear explanations of dental treatment plans and procedures.
- Educated parents on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.
Dental Assistant Intern
American Red Cross
Bitburg AFB Dental Clinic, Bitburg, Germany
08.2006 - 02.2007
- Assisted multiple dentists in different specialties daily as well as maintained a well-organized operatory and patient care with and lab schedules for the dentist I was directly assigned to work with in the program. throughout two separate clinics.
- Outside of chairside duties received thorough training in OSHA and Federal guidelines for infection control, instruments and supplies inventoried and maintained at regular intervals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH 08.2021 - 05.2024
Expanded Functions Trained Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Apollo College
Boise, ID 08.2007 - 05.2008
Certification
American Red Cross Healthcare Provider CPR
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Celebrate Smile Dental
07.2024 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
06.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Sinclair Community College
08.2021 - 05.2024
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Small Smiles Dental Clinic
05.2008 - 06.2009
Expanded Functions Trained Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Apollo College
08.2007 - 05.2008
Dental Assistant Intern
American Red Cross
08.2006 - 02.2007
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