Shilene Roden
Enoch,Utah
Summary
Dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist with 23 years experience in providing exceptional patient care. Skilled in preventive and therapeutic dental services, patient education, and fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues. Seeking to contribute expertise and passion for dental hygiene in a collaborative dental practice.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Complete Family Dental-Dr. Jeremy Ludlow
06.2006 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Managed periodontal disease through effective scaling and root planing procedures.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in 345 hours of continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
- Strengthened communication skills by presenting complex information in an understandable manner to diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients to improve overall health by disrupting biofilm and reducing inflammation.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gentle Family Dentistry-Dr. Sage White
08.2001 - 12.2005
Registered Dental Hygienist
Premier Dental-Dr. Shad Morris
06.2001 - 08.2005
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Warren Woolsey
06.2001 - 08.2001
Dental Assistant
Hurricane Dental Group-Dr. Kelly J. Lundeen
06.1997 - 04.1999
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Dixie State University
St George, Utah05-2001
Associate of Science - Pre-Dental Hygiene
Dixie State University
St George, Utah05-1997
Skills
- Periodontal therapy
- Laser Bacterial Reduction
- Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy
- Local anesthesia administration
- Digital radiographs Dexis and Kavo Cone Beam 3D imaging
- Intraoral imaging
Certification
Licensed Dental Hygienist with Local Anesthesia (#327502-9920)
Laser Certification Training-Laser Practice Refinement
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Complete Family Dental-Dr. Jeremy Ludlow
06.2006 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gentle Family Dentistry-Dr. Sage White
08.2001 - 12.2005
Registered Dental Hygienist
Premier Dental-Dr. Shad Morris
06.2001 - 08.2005
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Warren Woolsey
06.2001 - 08.2001
Dental Assistant
Hurricane Dental Group-Dr. Kelly J. Lundeen
06.1997 - 04.1999
Licensed Dental Hygienist with Local Anesthesia (#327502-9920)
Laser Certification Training-Laser Practice Refinement
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Dixie State University
Associate of Science - Pre-Dental Hygiene
Dixie State University
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