Sherina Atchison
Crestview,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering 18 years of experience in high-volume dental offices. Expertise in screening patients for cancer and oral diseases, performing prophylaxis and providing education on oral hygiene and health. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Hygiene
Tempmee
05.2022 - Current
- Fill in for dental offices as dental hygienist services are needed
- 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 dentrix, open dental, Eagle Soft and more.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Dental Hygienist
Hulbert Field Dental Clinic
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Assists Dentist in prevention, examination, and treatment of gum diseases
- Provide direct patient care
- 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.
- Schedules appointments, retrieves files, and maintains dental records
- Assessment of patient medical history
- Educate patients on dental hygiene and preventive maintenance
- 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 dental software.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates of Grovetown
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Hours per week: 40+, Prepare dental operatory and assist during patient dental treatment in oral surgery, restorative and endodontics
- Sterilization procedures of dental instruments
- Take radiographs
- Schedules appointments, retrieves, files, and maintains dental records
- Prepare dental operatory and assist during patient dental treatment
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Dental Laboratory Technician
U.S. Army
12.2009 - 03.2015
- Hours per week: 40+, Dental Activity
- Fort Gordon
- Prepare restorative and impression materials
- Fabricate dental prosthesis
- Maintain accountability of precious metals
- Perform preventive maintenance on dental equipment
- Team Leader over Civilians and Soldiers
- Quality control of incoming and outgoing dental cases
- Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Polished completed molds and prostheses and maintained high standards of final products for best-in-class care.
- Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
Dental Assistant
Fort Bragg Dental Activity
12.2005 - 04.2009
- Hours per week: 40+, Prepare dental operatory and assist during patient dental treatment in oral surgery, restorative and endodontics
- Take radiographs
- Assisted in ordering and maintenance of supplies
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - DH-RDH
Augusta University
Augusta, Ga05.2020
Associate of Science - Pre- Nursing
Georgia Military College
Augusta, Ga07.2017
No Degree - Dental Laboratory Technology
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls, TX12.2009
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, TX12.2005
High School Diploma -
Bibb County High School
Centreville, AL05.2002
Skills
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Fluoride Application
- Root Planing
- Dental Disease Management
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Dental Radiography
- Stain Removal
- Digital Radiographs
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Patient Safety Proficiency
- Sealant Application
- Electronic Health Records
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Nutrition Counseling
- Active Listening
- Universal Precautions
Timeline
Temp Hygiene
Tempmee
05.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Hulbert Field Dental Clinic
10.2020 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates of Grovetown
09.2017 - 05.2018
Dental Laboratory Technician
U.S. Army
12.2009 - 03.2015
Dental Assistant
Fort Bragg Dental Activity
12.2005 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - DH-RDH
Augusta University
Associate of Science - Pre- Nursing
Georgia Military College
No Degree - Dental Laboratory Technology
Sheppard Air Force Base
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Fort Sam Houston
High School Diploma -
Bibb County High School
Certification
Basic Life Savings
Oral Local anesthesia
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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