Shannon Wright
Glen Burnie,Maryland
Summary
I am a nerd when it comes to dentistry, I love it. I love providing a judgement free zone and encouraging my patients to have great oral hygiene care at home. Working in dentistry is my passion, and you never know who you might meet. I love talking with my patients and getting to know them.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Columbia Smiles Family Dentistry
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Dr. Daniel Park
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisting the Dentist in all procedures, charting, sterilizing instruments, turning over patient rooms, ordering for clinical office supplies
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Towson Smile Care & Ellicott City Smile Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assist multiple Dentists in all procedures, process lab cases, sterilize instruments, turn rooms over for patients
SURGICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT
Oral Surgery Specialists
05.2012 - 02.2018
- Assist surgeons in all procedures from general extractions, wisdom tooth removal, sinus lifts, dental implants, teeth in a day, trauma
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fortis College
Landover, MDBachelor of Science - Biology: Molecular and Cell
Towson University
Towson, MDCertification - Dental Assisting
Medix College
Towson, MDSkills
- Patient care
- Maintain proper infection control protocols
- Radiography safety
- Clear, direct and communicative
- Adaptable
- Interpersonal Skills
- Assertive
Hobbies and Interests
Hiking, Biking, Dancing, Yoga
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist in the state of Maryland and District of Columbia
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Columbia Smiles Family Dentistry
06.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Dr. Daniel Park
01.2019 - 09.2021
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Towson Smile Care & Ellicott City Smile Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
SURGICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT
Oral Surgery Specialists
05.2012 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Molecular and Cell
Towson University
Certification - Dental Assisting
Medix College
- Registered Dental Hygienist in the state of Maryland and District of Columbia
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Fortis College
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