Rosamaria McMillan
Chattanooga,Tennessee
Summary
Adept at ultrasonic scaling and patient relationship building, I enhanced oral health outcomes at Otis Family Dentistry through personalized care plans and advanced periodontal assessments. My expertise in digital radiography and commitment to compassionate service significantly improved patient satisfaction and dental health. Furthermore, my experience acquired as a dental assistant for 10 years prior to graduating as a registered dental hygienist is an added benefit to my workplace.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Otis Family Dentistry
03.2019 - 09.2024
- Used ultrasonic scaler to effectively remove plaque and tartar from teeth surfaces.
- Developed personalized oral care plans based on individual patient needs and dental history.
- Operated digital radiography software to capture clear and accurate dental images.
- Conducted thorough oral health assessments, including examination of gums and detection of cavities.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr Huber
06.1995 - 02.2000
- Used ultrasonic scaler to effectively remove plaque and tartar from teeth surfaces.
- Developed personalized oral care plans based on individual patient needs and dental history.
- Conducted thorough oral health assessments, including examination of gums and detection of cavities.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and concerns.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Performed regular teeth cleanings to maintain patients' oral health and prevent gum disease.
Dental Assistant With Expanded Duties
Dental Land
01.1984 - 07.1992
- Prepared examination rooms by setting up instruments and materials.
- Operated sterilization equipment to maintain hygiene and compliance standards.
- Performed fluoride treatments, enhancing patient tooth strength and decay resistance.
- Used digital radiography software to capture and analyze dental images for diagnostics.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Education
Associate Degree In Dental Hygiene -
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce , FLSkills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal assessment
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Digital radiographs
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Medical history review
- Dental prophylaxis
- Dental charting
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Medical history documentation
- Anesthetic administration
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Dental radiography
- Treatment planning and execution
- Patient relationship building
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Nutrition counseling
- Periodontal evaluation
- Special needs patients
- Teeth scaling
- Fluoride application
- Instrument preparation
- Topical anesthetic
- Patient care
- Patient charting
- Instrument sterilization
- Caring and compassionate
- Relationship building
- Appointment scheduling
- Instrument and room setup
- Prophylaxis
- Fluoride treatments
- Root planing
- Local anesthetics use
- Radiographic interpretation
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Otis Family Dentistry
03.2019 - 09.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr Huber
06.1995 - 02.2000
Dental Assistant With Expanded Duties
Dental Land
01.1984 - 07.1992
Associate Degree In Dental Hygiene -
Indian River State College
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