Samantha McIver
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Cutting-edge recent graduate Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals. Passionate about providing exceptional patient experiences and becoming the best version of myself. Interested in connecting with peers as a Dental Hygienist, staying up to date with all the new technology, and continuing to grow as a person and a clinician.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Smiles at Lakewood Ranch
14606 SR 70 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL
10.2016 - Current
- Dental Assistant Mentor for Heartland Dental.
- IV Therapy Certificate, places IVs for sedation dentistry.
- Esteem dental implant coordinator. Created treatment plans and helped finance and schedule full mouth restorative procedures.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist CBCTs included.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Skillfully managed dental emergencies, stabilizing patients and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with diverse needs.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Venice Dental
Venice, FL
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
- Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career Institute
4202 W Spruce St, Tampa, Florida 02-2025
Graduate Certificate - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Smile Smart Dental
7270 55th Ave, E, Bradenton, FL 3420309-2016
High School Diploma -
SCTI
Sarasota, FL01-2010
Skills
- Local anesthesia administration
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Prophylaxis
- Periodontal Therapy
- Sealant Application
- Arestin placement
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Desensitizer placement
- Dental radiography
- iTero scanner
- Fluoride Treatment
- Treatment Planning
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
Accomplishments
- Dental Assistant Mentor and course facilitator for Heartland Dental
- IV Therapy certified
- Completed Dental Courses: Aesthetic Continuum, Implant Continuum, Foundations for Success, iTero scanner Train the Trainer, Heartland Dental Fundamentals, Progressive Closing Institute.
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Smiles at Lakewood Ranch
10.2016 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Venice Dental
09.2016 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career Institute
Graduate Certificate - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Smile Smart Dental
High School Diploma -
SCTI