Shelby Schleuning
Diamond,MO
Summary
Proficient Dental Hygienist with over 6 years of experience in all areas of dentistry, including prophylaxis and oral disease treatment. Accomplished in educating patients on oral hygiene and wellness with focus on disease prevention.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Family dentistry of Neosho
Neosho
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Full time hygienist treating 8-11 patients daily, performing adequate patient assessments, treatment planning, adequately executing dental hygiene/periodontal treatment and scheduling follow up appointments.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Examined mouth for sores or lesions that may indicate a need for further evaluation.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
Dental Hygienist
Metro Park Dental Arts
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Full time hygienist treating 8-11 patients daily, performing adequate patient assessments, treatment planning, adequately executing dental hygiene/periodontal treatment and scheduling follow up appointments.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- 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.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Examined mouth for sores or lesions that may indicate a need for further evaluation.
Education
Bachelor Health Science -
Missouri Southern State University
05.2016
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05-2016
General Studies -
College Heights Christian School
05.2011
Skills
- Dentrix
- Digital Radiographs
- Local anesthetic
- Monitor Nitrous Oxide
- Oral prophylaxis
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Soft tissue management
- CPR
- Laser certified
- Fluoride Application
- Sealant Application
- Patient Education
- Treatment Planning
References
- Kimbi Tidball RN/esthetician, (417) 850-0107
- Courtney Anglin RDH, (479) 774-1193
- Mischelle Hill Material Manager, (417) 455-3796
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Family dentistry of Neosho
03.2019 - 03.2023
Dental Hygienist
Metro Park Dental Arts
04.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor Health Science -
Missouri Southern State University
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Missouri Southern State University
General Studies -
College Heights Christian School
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