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Sandra Goetzke RDH

Mechanicsburg,PA

Summary

I am a dental professional with vast knowledge of clinical procedures, and dental care. Since 1999 I have been working with patients of varied backgrounds and dental knowledge. My strengths include assessment, periodontal treatment as well as building trusting relationships with patients and staff, and providing the highest quality of care, to all of my patients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Temporary Dental Hygienist

TempMee Dental Staffing
Various Offices, PA
03.2022 - Current
  • Performed all dental hygiene duties assigned in specialty and general practice offices in the area.

Dental Hygienist

Precious Smiles Dental
Carlisle, PA
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Created a periodontal protocol for the office.
  • Established a continuing care process for recall patients.
  • Monitored water quality, maintained water lines and recorded results.
  • Took xrays and created/entered treatment plans into dentrix.
  • Provided customized dental treatment to meet individual needs of the population.
  • Worked collectively with other office staff with in my scope of practice to provide the best care to all of our patients.
  • Creatively cared for patients that needed special attention.
  • Managed dental records and entered information using Dentrix.
  • Monitored patients for pain and administered anesthetic for treatment.
  • Communicated with colleagues and dentist regarding restorative, orthodontic, periodontal and cosmetic patient needs.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals and the highest quality care for my patients.

Clinical Dental Hygienist

The University of Minnesota, Boynton Dental Clinic
Minneapolis, MN
07.2009 - 10.2021
  • Provided customized dental treatment to meet individual needs in a very diverse population of international and local patients.
  • Worked collectively with all areas of dentistry with in my scope of practice to provide the best care to all of our patients.
  • Creatively cared for patients that needed special attention.
  • Utilized translators to improve communication with patients.
  • Managed dental records and entered information using Dentrix and, Dexis software for digital xrays.
  • Provided assistance during emergency situations and trauma by helping with obtaining information, xrays, and various procedures.
  • Monitored patients for pain and administered anesthetic for treatment.
  • Communicated with colleagues and dentist regarding restorative, orthodontic, periodontal and cosmetic patient needs.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals and the highest quality care for my patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Universtiy of MN
Minneapolis, MN
05.1999

Skills

  • Evaluate and prioritize care
  • Working collaboratively
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Anesthetic administration
  • Patient Management
  • Integrated Whole Person Care
  • Dental radiography
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem resolution
  • Organizational skills

Certification

RDH, BA

DH074901 - PA

DH06233 - MN

Anesthesia Licensed - PA and MN

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Precious Smiles Dental
05.2022 - 04.2024

Temporary Dental Hygienist

TempMee Dental Staffing
03.2022 - Current

Clinical Dental Hygienist

The University of Minnesota, Boynton Dental Clinic
07.2009 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

Universtiy of MN
Sandra Goetzke RDH