Renee Lambert Howard
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
To obtain a hygiene position in a private dental practice having an emphasis on complete oral health, and patient education on the prevention aspect of dentistry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Greenbrier Dental Center
Chesapeake, VA
06.2013 - Current
- Perform new patient exams to determine patient’s oral health status to develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Provide routine care for existing patients: update health histories, oral screenings, x-rays, dental charting, periodontal assessment, scaling and root planing, fluoride, prophylaxis and patient education.
- Educate patients on any oral health changes and the need for more frequent professional dental cleanings.
- Comfortable providing treatment for patients of all ages.
- Ability to make the most apprehensive patient feel at ease.
- Emphasize the importance of complete oral health and the prevention of disease.
- Proficient in hygiene procedure code entry in operatory.
- Familiar with Eaglesoft program for scheduling patients’ recall visits and charting needed restorative treatment, along with Schick digital radiography.
- Utilize Casey to educate and explain the patients’ periodontal diagnoses and recommend treatment.
Dental Hygienist
Coastal Smile Design
Chesapeake, VA
08.2012 - 05.2017
- In addition to the above responsibilities:
- Motivate and educate patients regarding their oral health status by use of intra-oral camera.
- Proficient in Open Dental for scheduling patients’ recall appointments as well as XDR digital radiography.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Stephanie Santos
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2009 - 06.2013
- In addition to the above responsibilities:
- Proficient in Kodak digital radiography as well as SoftDent for scheduling patients’ recall visits.
Dental Hygienist
Support Hygienist
Local Tidewater Area
12.2008 - 08.2012
- In addition to the above responsibilities:
- Performed clinical duties of dental hygienist in several offices throughout the Hampton Roads area.
- Utilize Dexus digital radiography and Dentrix to schedule patients’ recall visits.
- Received well by patients of all ages and all dental offices I have served.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Gregory A. Schrumpf
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2008 - 04.2010
- In addition to the above responsibilities:
- Proficient in Schick digital radiography as well as Practice Works for scheduling patients’ recall visits.
- Facilitate restorative aspect of patient care through use of Casey to help the patient understand the necessity of the treatment being presented by the Doctor.
- Proficient in administration of Oraqix to ensure patient comfort.
Dental Hygienist
Kool Smiles Dentistry for Children
Norfolk, VA
08.2006 - 12.2008
- In addition to the above responsibilities:
- Treated many special needs and medically compromised patients.
- Utilized Boomerang and EDR software and radiographic program specifically designed for Kool Smiles.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Harvey Glick
Chesapeake, VA
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Responsibilities are as listed above
- Non computerized office
Education
B.S. - Dental Hygiene
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2005
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- iTero 3D imaging
- Oral cancer screening
Certification
CPR/AED Certified
Volunteer/Foster for Virginia German Shepherd Rescue
Foster for Second Start Rescue
Secretary Finding the Cure for DM foundation
In charge of equipment donations
Additional Information
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR and AED certification
- Numerous perfect attendance awards—Verizon Superpages
- 1998 Circle of Excellence Award Winner—Verizon Superpages
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Greenbrier Dental Center
06.2013 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Coastal Smile Design
08.2012 - 05.2017
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Stephanie Santos
03.2009 - 06.2013
Dental Hygienist
Support Hygienist
12.2008 - 08.2012
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Gregory A. Schrumpf
12.2008 - 04.2010
Dental Hygienist
Kool Smiles Dentistry for Children
08.2006 - 12.2008
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Harvey Glick
08.2005 - 08.2006
B.S. - Dental Hygiene
Old Dominion University