Shauna Wittke

Passionate Dental Hygienist excited to take next career step in rewarding Dental Hygienist Supervisor role. Offering 10 years experience in field of dentistry and 3 years in preventive dental care. Patient-focused and quick to build long-term relationships with patients and colleagues. Combining clinical and administrative work allows new opportunities of support for the public in the healthcare setting. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow ,and excel in a supervisory role.

• Carried out advanced dental cleaning services, including scaling and root planing and gross debridements.
• Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
• Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in CDS and paper charting.
• Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
• Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
• Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
• Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and other specific dental needs.
• Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
• Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
• Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
• Resolved customer problems and complaints.
• Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
• Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

· Feed My Starving Children: Libertyville, IL 2019

· Community Outreach: Special Education District of Lake County, Big Hollow Elementary School, and Sunrise Nursing Home 2018

· Remote Area Medical: Knoxville, TN 2018

· Oral Cancer Foundation Walk/ Run: Bensenville, IL 2017