Dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist with 25 years of clinical experience seeking to transition into an affiliated practice or collaborative hygiene role to advance my career. Having thrived in diverse office settings, I am eager to expand access to preventive oral health care in community and underserved settings through independent or affiliated hygiene services, patient education, and collaborative dentist agreements. My Proven expertise supports broader public health initiatives by increasing preventative care availability and facilitating referrals for restorative needs
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co Founder Of Non Profit Charity
Care Kit Outreach
Chandler, AZ
04.2024 - Current
Developed outreach strategies to enhance community engagement and service awareness.
Collaborated with organizations Circle the City, Aris Foundation, Control Alt+Delete, Operation Gratitude, A New Leaf, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House
Distributed over 3000 care kits, 500 Journal kits, 400 craft kits
Coordinated logistics for Care kit distribution events, ensuring timely delivery to underserved populations.
Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to expand resource availability and support services.
Analyzed feedback from community members to improve program offerings and customize care kits
Led fundraising campaigns, securing essential funding for service expansion and sustainability efforts.
Oversaw team performance, providing guidance and mentorship to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Chandler Implants and Periodontics
Chandler
2024 - Current
comprehensive health and oral assessments and screenings to identify periodontal disease and other dental conditions.
preventive care strategies, educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and techniques of individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
Utilize digital radiography and other diagnostic tools to enhance accuracy in treatment planning and execution.
Maintain meticulous records of patient treatments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
Collaborate with dental team members to improve workflow efficiency and enhance patient care experiences.
Provide Periodontal therapy with scaling and root planing, curettage, and irrigation
Laser assisted periodontal therapy
Schedule appropriate recall appointments
Deliver compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
Continuously update professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
Administer local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Caring for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
Counseling patients on nutritional choices impacting their oral health while developing customized dietary recommendations based on individual needs.
Applying Fluoride
Participate in community outreach events promoting hygiene health by distributing Care kits with essential hygiene products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01-2001
Skills
Local anesthesia administration
Oral cancer screening
Digital radiographs
Periodontal therapy
Oral hygiene instruction
Medical history review and medication management
Dental disease management
OSHA and infection control adherence
Fluoride treatment
Treatment Planning
Nitrous oxide sedation
Nutrition counseling
Oral health education
Geriatric dentistry
Caries assessment
History documentation
Laser Periodontal Therapy
Certification
Licensed Dental Hygienist with Local Anesthesia Certification