Savannah Herndon
Gordonsville,VA
Summary
Newly licensed Dental Hygienist with hands-on training eager to launch career in dentistry. Expert at dental radiography, non-surgical periodontal therapy, aseptic techniques and patient education. Team-oriented with success in building strong relationships with colleagues and patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
PKS DENTISTRY PLLC
Charlottesville, VA
05.2021 - Current
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and prepared for dentists to review.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
DRUG-GM Department Manager
KROGER
Charlottesville, VA
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Analyzed financial data such as budget reports, sales records, profit and loss statements. to identify areas for improvement or growth potential.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives.
Receiver
KROGER
Charlottesville, VA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Received and verified incoming shipments for accuracy of items, quantities, and condition.
- Assisted in unloading trucks and stocking shelves with received merchandise.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Maintained work areas and kept organized.
- Participated in physical inventories when required by counting parts, supplies, and equipment.
DRUG-GM Back Up
KROGER
Charlottesville, VA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted the DRUG-GM Manager in executing sales plans, and scheduling.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Cashier
KROGER
Charlottesville, VA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05.2025
Associates of Science Degree - Business Administration
Piedmont Community College
Charlottesville, VA05-2019
Diploma -
Albemarle High School
Charlottesville, VA05-2016
Skills
- Administration of local anesthesia & nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation
- Utilizing digital radiography-Planmeca ProOne & Schick
- Proficient in dental software- Eaglesoft & Dentrix
- Application of sealants & topical fluoride varnish
- Nutritional & tobacco cessation counseling
- Non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Dental charting
- Medical history documentation
- NARCAN & CPR certifications
- Patient communication
- Caries assessment
- OSHA and infection control adherence
Timeline
Dental Assistant
PKS DENTISTRY PLLC
05.2021 - Current
DRUG-GM Department Manager
KROGER
01.2018 - 05.2021
Receiver
KROGER
01.2017 - 01.2018
DRUG-GM Back Up
KROGER
01.2016 - 01.2017
Cashier
KROGER
01.2013 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Wytheville Community College
Associates of Science Degree - Business Administration
Piedmont Community College
Diploma -
Albemarle High School
Similar Profiles
Jillian BrackettJillian Brackett
Dental Office Manager/ Dental Assistant at Artisan Dentistry PLLCDental Office Manager/ Dental Assistant at Artisan Dentistry PLLC
Yeirilin Torres TaverasYeirilin Torres Taveras
Dental Assistant at Pediatric Dentistry Of Nanuet, PLLCDental Assistant at Pediatric Dentistry Of Nanuet, PLLC
Essa Al-EnaziEssa Al-Enazi
Operation specialist at PKSOperation specialist at PKS