Samantha Kilber

• Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
• Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
• Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
• Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
• Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
• Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
• Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
• Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
• Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
• Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.

Same as previous description for current job. Left practice because the doctor retired.

I returned to the work force in 2016 after being home with my daughter for five years and obtaining my bachelor's degree from UNLV's Lee Business School. I worked at various dental offices, sometimes working at 2-3 offices at a time. I can provide that information if needed at a later date.

Provided tobacco and oral cancer education to middle and high school students all over the valley.

Researched and helped create power points with up-to-date statistics and information pertaining to tobacco use and oral cancer.

Gathered statistical data on students and entered data into a data base.

Coordinated with middle and high school teachers valley wide to provide education to the students and to coordinate schedules and meeting places for presentations to take place.

Troubleshoot when teachers had scheduling conflicts or when we had technological issues.