Sarah Hernan
Mentor,OH
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Hygienist with proven expertise, as well as a strong work ethic from roles at Mentor Smiles, and The Healthy Smile. Excelled in improving patient oral health through advanced cleaning techniques and personalized care instructions. Skilled in multiple dental softwares and adept at enhancing patient comfort, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in dental hygiene.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mentor Smiles
06.2023 - Current
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentirx and Patterson.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
Registered Dental Hygienist
The Healthy Smile
08.2011 - 06.2023
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentech and iDentalsoft.
Education
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH05.2011
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Ultrasonic Scaling
- Sealant Application
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Oraqix anesthetic expertise
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Local anesthesia administration
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mentor Smiles
06.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
The Healthy Smile
08.2011 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
Lakeland Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lakeland Community College
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