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.