Sally Gould
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Skilled Registered Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at GoKids Pediatric Dentistry, adept in oral health education and proficient in Dentrix software. Demonstrated success in improving patient care through preventive oral health education and effective dental disease management. Excelled in a collaborative environment, enhancing office operations and patient satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
GoKids Pediatric Dentistry
Fort Mill, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
- Clinical lead in the office working directly with several dental assistants, dentists, and office personnel to help create a friendly and smooth flow of the daily schedule.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Just 4 Me Pediatric Dentistry
Getzville, NY
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Complete patient care with pediatric, adult, and special needs patients.
- Treatment planning, radiographs and oral health care and screening.
- Work directly with DDS as Dental Assistant.
- Responsible for smooth office operation including but not limited to instrument sterilization.
- Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
Registered Dental Hygienist
UPD Dental Associates
East Aurora, NY
06.2013 - 08.2021
- Complete patient care with pediatric, adult, and special needs patients as a Registered Dental Hygienist in a general dentist office.
- Work directly with DDS as dental hygienist and dental assistant in pediatric and adult operative setting. Work directly with Oral Surgeon as an assistant in various surgical procedures.
- Ensured that infection control procedures were followed at all times during treatments.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
Education
Certification of Anesthesia -
School of Dental Hygiene
Williamsville06-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Erie Community College-School of Dental Hygiene
Willimasville, NY06-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY05-1998
Skills
- Oral health education
- Caries assessment
- Nutrition counseling
- Digital radiographs
- Dental charting
- Dental disease management
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Sealant application
- Preventive oral health education
Certification
- NC Dental Hygiene License April 2023
- SC Dental Hygiene License April 2023
- NY Dental Hygiene License August 2013
- NY Dental Hygiene Anesthesia License January 2014
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
GoKids Pediatric Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Just 4 Me Pediatric Dentistry
08.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
UPD Dental Associates
06.2013 - 08.2021
Certification of Anesthesia -
School of Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Erie Community College-School of Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Trocaire College
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