Sidney J. Krüg
Birmingham,AL
Summary
As a dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and nearly a decade of experience, I am seeking a new opportunity where I can continue growing, contribute meaningfully, and expand my skills beyond the traditional clinical setting. I thrive in dynamic environments, collaborate well with teams, and bring strong leadership and communication abilities. My background has prepared me to deliver high-quality service, educate diverse populations, and adapt quickly to new technologies and systems. In addition to my clinical expertise, I’m proficient in dental and radiographic software and have a passion for continuous learning. I am excited to explore new professional avenues and would welcome the opportunity to contribute to your organization. Thank you for your time and consideration—I look forward to connecting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
08.2023 - Current
- Lead hygiene operations within a high-volume, multi-provider practice.
- Deliver comprehensive preventative and periodontal care, including scaling & root planing, and oral health assessments.
- Train and mentor new hygienists and clinical staff to ensure consistency in patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborate with dentists and office leadership to optimize clinical workflows, increase case acceptance, and improve patient outcomes.
- Document treatments using Dentrix; manage digital radiographs, charting, and treatment planning.
Dental Hygienist
Dental Partners Temping Agency
11.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided temporary hygiene coverage at multiple practices across diverse clinical settings.
- Performed adult and pediatric prophylaxis, digital radiographs, and comprehensive patient education.
- Adapted quickly to new teams, office procedures, and dental software (Dentrix & EagleSoft).
- Maintained continuity of care while supporting practices during staff shortages.
Dental Hygienist
Cesar Pascal, DDS
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Conducted hygiene services including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and radiographs.
- Assisted with treatment planning and patient consultations to support case acceptance.
- Built strong rapport with patients, contributing to high retention and satisfaction rates.
Dental Hygienist
Misty Horn-Blake, DDS
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Delivered high-quality hygiene services, including anesthetic administration and radiographic imaging.
- Focused on prevention-based care and tailored patient education to promote long-term oral health.
Dental Hygienist
David Templeton, DDS
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Supported general dentistry practice with hygiene services including scaling & root planing, and diagnostic imaging.
- Collaborated with team members to provide comprehensive care in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Hiwassee College
05.2018
King University - Prerequisites for dental hygiene program
King University
12.2015
Skills
- Periodontal Therapy
- Periodontal Charting
- Patient Education
- Oral Health Counseling
- Local Anesthesia
- Nitrous Oxide Administration
- Digital Radiography
- Imaging
- Dental Charting
- Treatment Planning
- Infection Control
- OSHA Compliance
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Clinical workflow
- Patient retention
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Electronic health records
- Medical history review
- Patient relationship building
- Videa AI
- Itero Scanning
Clinical Expertise
- Periodontal Therapy (Scaling & Root Planing)
- Patient Education & Oral Health Counseling
- Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide Administration
- Digital Radiography & Imaging
- Dental Charting & Treatment Planning (Dentrix, EagleSoft)
- Infection Control & OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
08.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Cesar Pascal, DDS
12.2019 - 03.2022
Dental Hygienist
Dental Partners Temping Agency
11.2019 - 05.2022
Dental Hygienist
Misty Horn-Blake, DDS
11.2018 - 10.2019
Dental Hygienist
David Templeton, DDS
09.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Hiwassee College
King University - Prerequisites for dental hygiene program
King University
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