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