Samantha Boucher
Manchester,NH
Summary
Patient-focused and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist with 13 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Leveraging high proficiency of modern dental practices (digital radiography, soft tissue management, etc.) Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care. Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Artisan Dentistry
06.2010 - Current
- Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planings, and routine oral exams
- Screen patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease.
- Educate patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrates proper techniques.
- Maintain accurate medical and dental records in Dentrix.
- Sterilize equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use.
- Make and confirm appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Provides support and guidance to all team members.
- Works collaboratively with dental team and office staff to deliver best care to patients.
- Provides backup to front desk and dental assistants to step in to assist with various tasks whenever needed.
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Reviews office schedule and completes duties to ensure smooth office workflow.
- Organize and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Perform responsibilities as HIPAA and OSHA Coordinator.
- Serves as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing staff and providing quality care to patients.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained protocols for medical emergencies and office protocols.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles within practice.
Medical Receptionist
Wright & Associates Family Healthcare
05.2006 - 08.2008
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Concord, NH05.2010
Skills
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Sedation Dentistry
- Nitrous Oxide
- Rapport Development
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Digital Radiographs
- Medical History Documentation
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- OSHA and Infection Control Adherence
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist, State of New Hampshire, License #02893
- New Hampshire State Nitrous Oxide Certification
- Certified in Basic Life Support - Active-Oct. 2025
- Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- Active-Oct. 2025
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Artisan Dentistry
06.2010 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Wright & Associates Family Healthcare
05.2006 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
New Hampshire Technical Institute
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