Sasha A Bryan
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Experienced dental hygienist with expertise in assessing, treating, and preventing oral diseases. Skilled in educating patients on oral health, hygiene, and disease prevention to foster lasting relationships. Seeking to leverage my experience for career growth in a thriving dental office.
Professional trainer with strong background in developing and delivering effective training programs. Skilled in instructional design, curriculum development, and performance assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Known for reliability, flexibility, and fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Hygiene Trainer
Aspen Dental
East Brunswick
05.2022 - Current
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by advocating for professional development opportunities.
- Contributed to the retention of top talent by providing employees with the resources and support necessary to excel in their roles.
- Engaged with subject matter experts to ensure training content accuracy and relevance.
- Increased employee competency with creation of targeted skill development paths.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Lead Dental Hygienist
Piscataway Family Dental P.A
Piscataway, NJ
10.2012 - 01.2021
- Managed dental records and entered information using dentrix and dexis to keep important patient information on file.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer. SRP with use of Arestin
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods.
- Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic or Local Anesthesia to numb sensitive areas.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Garden State Dental
East Brunswick, NJ
06.2005 - 01.2020
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Adapted treatment plans for optimal oral hygiene based on patient assessments.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
Registered Dental Hygienist
South Plainfield Dental Group
South Plainfield , NJ
10.2008 - 09.2012
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
New York University
New York, NY05.2004
Skills
- Effective Tissue Management Practices
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Licensed Local Anesthesia Practitioner
- CPR Proficiency
- Group and individual instruction
- Planning and coordination
Timeline
Hygiene Trainer
Aspen Dental
05.2022 - Current
Lead Dental Hygienist
Piscataway Family Dental P.A
10.2012 - 01.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
South Plainfield Dental Group
10.2008 - 09.2012
Registered Dental Hygienist
Garden State Dental
06.2005 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
New York University