Rae Cook
Olympia
Summary
Professional and experienced hygienist with comprehensive experience in dentistry, specializing in patient oral health and preventive treatments. Skilled in patient education, oral prophylaxis and periodontal therapy, and use of dental technology. Known for commitment to continuing education and teamwork, ensuring reliable performance and consistent results. Recognized for excellent patient rapport and keen eye for detail, contributing to positive and effective clinical environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Blackstone Dental
Cottonwood Heights, UT
01.2017 - Current
- 34 hours per week
- Dentrix & Dexis
- Began part time following obtaining hygiene school licensure, then became full time several months later.
- Left in March 2020, then returned in September 2022 after moving out of state and returning.
Dental Hygienist
Bright Smiles Dental
Anchorage, AK
05.2022 - 09.2022
- 32 hours per week
- Dentrix & Dexis
Dental Hygienist
Pediatric Dental Associates
Anchorage, AK
04.2022 - 09.2022
- 20 hours per week
- Dentrix & Dexis
- Exclusively pediatric patients.
Dental Hygienist
Healthy Smiles Dental
Anchorage, AK
10.2021 - 04.2022
- 32 hours per week
- Dentrix & Dexis
Dental Hygienist
Chase Judd, DDS LLC
Draper, UT
01.2020 - 09.2021
- 24 hours per week
- Dentrix & Dexis
Dental Hygienist
Fort Union Family Dental
Sandy, UT
10.2020 - 06.2021
- 24 hours per week
- OpenDental
Dental Assistant/ Dental Hygienist
Blackhurst Dental
UT
07.2013 - 06.2017
- 10-30 hours per week
- Began as an assistant while in hygiene school.
- Assisted the hygienist, occasionally chairside with the doctor, as well as at the front desk with scheduling and answering phones.
- Hired following obtaining hygiene licensure as part-time hygienist.
- Dentrix & Dexis
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fortis College
Salt Lake City, UT12-2016
Dental Assisting Certificate - undefined
Dental Assisting School of Utah
West Jordan, UT08-2013
Skills
- Adult and Child Oral Prophylaxis
- Proficient use of Cavitron ultrasonic scaler
- Experience using Woodpecker air/powder polishing unit
- Sealant and fluoride application
- Periodontal assessment, diagnosis, and debridement
- Adept patient education and relationship building
- Thorough and efficient infection control
- Administration of local anesthetic
- Administration of nitrous oxide
- Digital and traditional radiography
- Dentrix Proficiency and OpenDental knowledge
- Dexis Proficiency
- CPR/BLS Certified
- OSHA Certified
Accomplishments
- Currently Licensed Dental Hygienist with Local Anesthesia in the States of Utah and Washington, and previously licensed in Alaska
- 15,000+ Hours Clinical Dental Hygiene Experience
- 3.9 College GPA; Dean's List; SADHA President; Various Awards Including Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist - UT, WA
- Local Anesthesia License - UT, WA
- CPR/BLS and OSHA Certified
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Bright Smiles Dental
05.2022 - 09.2022
Dental Hygienist
Pediatric Dental Associates
04.2022 - 09.2022
Dental Hygienist
Healthy Smiles Dental
10.2021 - 04.2022
Dental Hygienist
Fort Union Family Dental
10.2020 - 06.2021
Dental Hygienist
Chase Judd, DDS LLC
01.2020 - 09.2021
Dental Hygienist
Blackstone Dental
01.2017 - Current
Dental Assistant/ Dental Hygienist
Blackhurst Dental
07.2013 - 06.2017
Dental Assisting Certificate - undefined
Dental Assisting School of Utah
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fortis College