SARAH STRONG
Saint Augustine
Summary
Highly-motivated dental hygienist with in-depth knowledge and progressive experience in dental and periodontic practice environments. Demonstrating comprehensive business acumen in all facets of clinical office operations, regulatory compliance and patient-centered, superior-quality service. Effective co-leader adept at employee training and supervision, inventory oversight and database administration. Well-versed in insurance claim functions, patient and workflow optimization and scheduling coordination for multiple doctors with extensive calendar obligations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Elite Smiles
07.2023 - Current
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
Registered Dental Hygienist
NADG
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Open Dental.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Managed double column schedule with dental assistant increasing production 40%
Treatment Plan Coordinator
NADG-Larroc Dental
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Explained financial plans for payment options to patients.
- Assisted patients in filling out proper consents.
- Reviewed daily routing slips for doctors.
- Presented patients on proposed treatment options
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems with daily schedule, lab deliveries, financial arrangements, or patient care.
- Managed several doctor treatment planning needs.
- Specialized in Treatment Coordinating for Full Mouth Complex Restorative Cases.
- Assisted with OM production monthly goals
- Correlation with revenue cycle to ensure compliance with insurance claims
- Averaged 5 comprehensive treatment plans month
Treatment Plan Coordinator
Palencia Dental
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Introduce new patients to practice, present comprehensive treatment plans, close on treatment proposals, support patients and delivery exceptional customer service.
- Introduce patients to Neuromuscular Dentistry.
- Educate staff on neuromuscular work-ups and treatment plan presentations.
- Responsible for 130K monthly profit for single private practice.
- Transition practice from insurance driven to fee for service.
- Provided complete patient assessments and communicated with patients to understand proposed accepted treatment plan.
- Observed patients and tracked progress and appointments while administering neuromuscular therapies.
- Aided in development and betterment of patient management and workflow processes.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cavka Dental
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Perform custom hygiene treatment on existing patients of record.
- Present existing proposed restorative treatment to patient.
- Prepare and sterilize operatory, sterilize instruments, and perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on equipment.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including laser therapies and periodontal therapies such as subgingival irrigation and Arestin.
- Increased hygiene production in 4 weeks by 32%; highest practice production ever.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and home care aids.
- Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing dental hygiene staff providing quality care to patients within general dentistry practice.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
HARCUM COLLEGE
Bryn Mawr, PA05.1994
High School Diploma -
WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Whitehall, PA05.1989
Skills
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Patient safety proficiency
- Dental disease management
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal evaluation
- Medical office administration
- Digital radiographs
- Dental charting
- Patient Management
- Insurance claims
- Treatment planning
- Case management
- Training and mentoring
- Open Dental software proficiency
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist - 1994.Pennsylvania
- Licensed Dental Hygienist-2019.Florida
- Licensed Real Estate Agent-2018.Virginia
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Elite Smiles
07.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
NADG
03.2021 - 12.2022
Treatment Plan Coordinator
NADG-Larroc Dental
08.2020 - 03.2021
Treatment Plan Coordinator
Palencia Dental
11.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cavka Dental
10.2019 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
HARCUM COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
WHITEHALL HIGH SCHOOL
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