SARAH Frei
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Responsible and motivated dental hygiene graduate student with increasing knowledge of program operations and real-world practices, seeking an internship to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed and always eager to learn new things and help students and faculty in every way. In addition, I am a team-oriented and organized business professional with high integrity, a strong work ethic, and great leadership skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Bulverde North Family Dental
San Antonio, TX
07.2017 - Current
- Business management duties
- Administrative duties
- Clinical patient care as needed (RDH)
- HR duties
- Manage Marketing
- Trained dental hygienists to guide them in enhancing their clinical skills and communication and performed clinical note audits
- Created protocols to advance optimal patient care and maintain a cohesive team
- Implement new technology and train staff on proper use and maintenance
- Plan and lead daily team huddles, monthly meetings, team bonding, schedule CEs, CPR, etc.
Hands-On Diode Laser Instructor
Advanced Dental Hygiene
San Antonio, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their performance.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating small discussions
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students and motivation
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and assessments for all students in the course.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
- Conducted hands-on diode laser demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance the learning experience
Dental Hygienist
Deerfield Dental
San Antonio, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Provide dental hygiene services to patients
- Completed all aspects of radiography, including processing of digital or manual films and intraoral photography, and 3D scanning with iTero
- Evaluated medical history, previous dental records, and current and past clinical findings to ensure the safety of the patients
- Conducted nutritional and personal hygiene counseling to educate patients of their health and wellness
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care
- Skilled in patient assessment and performing dental hygiene/periodontal treatments and therapies
Dental Assitant/Front Desk Assistant
Bulverde North Family Dental
Spring Branch, TX
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Greeted and assisted patients with check-in and checkout procedures
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and confirmed patient visits.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans, medical histories, and financial transactions.
Dental Assistant
Deerfield Dental
San Antonio, TX
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Education
Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene- Education Focus -
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
09.2024
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene -
Concorde Career College
07.2020
Associate of Science -
Northeast Lakeview Community College
05.2017
Dental Assisting Certification -
Kaplan Career College
02.2013
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Teaching Strategies
- Excellent Communication & Collaboration
- Leadership Training
- Business Management
- Program Administration
- Curriculum Development
- Peer Mentoring
- Records Organization and Management
Certification
- RDH
- RDA
- CRP/BLS
- Jurisprudence
- HIPPA
- OSHA
- Diode Laser Certified
- Molis Invisalign Teams
- Nitrous Oxide
MCPHS Program Dean Contact
Linda Boyd, RDH, RD, EdD
Professor & Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
linda.boyd@mcphs.edu
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hands-On Diode Laser Instructor
Advanced Dental Hygiene
10.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Deerfield Dental
09.2020 - Current
Director of Operations
Bulverde North Family Dental
07.2017 - Current
Dental Assitant/Front Desk Assistant
Bulverde North Family Dental
05.2016 - 08.2019
Dental Assistant
Deerfield Dental
02.2013 - 04.2017
Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene- Education Focus -
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene -
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science -
Northeast Lakeview Community College
Dental Assisting Certification -
Kaplan Career College
- RDH
- RDA
- CRP/BLS
- Jurisprudence
- HIPPA
- OSHA
- Diode Laser Certified
- Molis Invisalign Teams
- Nitrous Oxide
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