Stephanie Johnson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist excited to take next career step. Offering nearly two decades of experience in preventive dental care. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs with the private practice setting. Patient-focused and quick to build long-term relationships with patients and colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Temp Agency
07.2021 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in various software modalities.
- 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.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and nutritional health.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Exposed, developed, and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Catawba Valley Community College Dental Hygiene
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cotswold Family Dentistry
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- 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.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and interdental care.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pediatric Dentistry East
06.2012 - 02.2017
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in MacPractice.
- OSHA Coordinator
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing up to five staff members providing quality care to patients within Pediatric dentistry practice.
- 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.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Young Family Dentistry
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in SoftDent.
- 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.
Education
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2023
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL05.2007
Skills
- Local anesthesia
- Patient Screening
- Reading Comprehension
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Case Management
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Active Listening
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Rapport Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Nutrition Counseling
- Dental Knowledge
- Treatment Planning and Execution
- Exceptional Written Communication Skills
- Supply Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Infection Control
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Catawba Valley Community College Dental Hygiene
09.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Temp Agency
07.2021 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cotswold Family Dentistry
03.2017 - 07.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pediatric Dentistry East
06.2012 - 02.2017
Registered Dental Hygienist
Young Family Dentistry
08.2007 - 06.2012
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
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