Sara Downer RDH
Kentwood,MI
Summary
Motivated Dental Hygienist with twenty years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing exceptional care and building relationships with patients and colleagues. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Healthy Smile
08.2023 - Current
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Captured dental radiographs and intraoral photos for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including debridement, scaling and root planing, and periodontal maintenance. Administered local anesthesia when needed.
- Applied preventive materials such as fluoride varnishes or sealants to protect teeth from decay or sensitivity issues.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Trained on iTero scanning.
- Performed Zoom whitening.
- Helped maintain patient recalls.
- Sharpened instruments.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Burton Dental Associates
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs & intraoral photos.
- Performed routine hygiene procedures including flossing, polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including debridement, scaling and root planing, and periodontal maintenance. Administered local anesthesia when needed.
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
- Maintained dental instruments with sharpening as needed.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cherry Health
05.2006 - 08.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brian S. Nylaan DDS
09.2005 - 05.2006
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05.2005
Skills
- Dentrix and Eaglesoft software proficiency
- Digital radiographs
- Local anesthesia administration
- Scaling and root planing expertise
- Dental disease management
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Preventive oral health education
- Patient relationship building
- iTero scanning
- Zoom whitening
- Instrument sharpening
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Healthy Smile
08.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Burton Dental Associates
08.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cherry Health
05.2006 - 08.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brian S. Nylaan DDS
09.2005 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Grand Rapids Community College
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